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Czech Republic 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 12), and it is renewable.
  • Only Czech Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Czech Republic Zivno and the Kenya Class N Permit.
Criteria Czech Republic Zivno Kenya Class N Permit
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €1,850
Income basis Savings accepted Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year 2 years (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 1 year No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Yes (better) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €200 ≈ €185 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Online, In country
Processing time 13–17 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Czech Republic Zivno →

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 Czech Republic → Insurance for Kenya →

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