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Georgia 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.
  • Tax treatment differs: Georgia — territorial taxation; Kenya — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Georgia Remote and the Kenya Class N Permit.
Criteria Georgia Remote Kenya Class N Permit
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €1,850
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) 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 Indirect (switch required) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation (Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business Status, 1% turnover tax)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee — ≈ €185
Where to apply Online, In country Online, In country
Processing time — —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Georgia Remote →

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 Georgia → Insurance for Kenya →

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