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Argentina vs Kenya: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Argentina — territorial taxation; Kenya — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Argentina DNV and the Kenya Class N Permit.
Criteria Argentina DNV Kenya Class N Permit
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €1,850
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 6 months 2 years (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 1 year No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion No Yes (better)
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Unclear Required in practice
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee — ≈ €185
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate Online, In country
Processing time 2–3 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Argentina DNV →

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 Argentina → Insurance for Kenya →

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