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Antigua and Barbuda vs Kenya: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Kenya has the lower entry bar: €1,850 per month versus €3,860 for Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Kenya — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Kenya Class N Permit.
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Kenya Class N Permit
Minimum income / month €3,860 €1,850 (better)
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 2 years 2 years
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment No personal income tax Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,390 ≈ €185 (better)
Where to apply Online Online, In country
Processing time 1–2 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Antigua and Barbuda NDR →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Kenya Class N Permit →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Antigua and Barbuda → Insurance for Kenya →

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