Class N Digital Nomad Work Permit (KEP/N)
Make Nairobi or the Kenyan coast your base for up to two years while serving clients or em…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:00 UTC
Summary
Kenya's Class N permit lets foreigners live in Kenya while working remotely for a company registered abroad, running a foreign business, or freelancing for clients outside Kenya.
Dream spread
Make Nairobi or the Kenyan coast your base for up to two years while serving clients or employers abroad.
Relocation reality check
Costly: USD 200 non-refundable processing plus USD 1,000 issuance per year; you must show three months of bank statements/payslips proving monthly income (no fixed minimum published).
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Eligibility
Foreigners employed by a company registered outside Kenya, shareholders/business operators of a foreign company, or self-employed people serving clients outside Kenya.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 12–24 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
No amounts on record. Check the official source.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
We are still curating 🇰🇪 Kenya-specific communities. Meanwhile, these global boards answer relocation questions every day.
Communities being curated — start with r/expats meanwhile
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Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“Processing fees(Non-refundable) (US$ 200/=) ... Issuance fees (US$ 1,000/=) per year”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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