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Colombia vs Kenya: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Colombia has the lower entry bar: €1,130 per month versus €1,850 for Kenya.
  • Tax treatment differs: Colombia — territorial taxation; Kenya — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Colombia V-Nomad and the Kenya Class N Permit.
Criteria Colombia V-Nomad Kenya Class N Permit
Minimum income / month €1,130 (better) €1,850
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 Territorial taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €213 ≈ €185 (better)
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate Online, In country
Processing time — —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Colombia V-Nomad →

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 Colombia → Insurance for Kenya →

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