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Dominican Republic vs Kenya: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Dominican Republic has the lower entry bar: €1,722 per month versus €1,850 for Kenya.
  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Only Dominican Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Dominican Republic — territorial taxation; Kenya — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Dominican Republic Rentista (171-07) / Tourist-card extension and the Kenya Class N Permit.
Criteria Dominican Republic Rentista (171-07) / Tourist-card extension Kenya Class N Permit
Minimum income / month €1,722 (better) €1,850
Income basis Savings accepted Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year 2 years (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 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 Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation (Law 171-07 incentives (Pensionado/Rentista) + general territorial regime) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €51 (better) ≈ €185
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country, Online Online, In country
Processing time 1–9 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Dominican Republic Rentista (171-07) / Tourist-card extension →

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 Dominican Republic → Insurance for Kenya →

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