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Greece vs Kenya: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Kenya has the lower entry bar: €1,850 per month versus €3,500 for Greece.
  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Greece DNV and the Kenya Class N Permit.
Criteria Greece DNV Kenya Class N Permit
Minimum income / month €3,500 €1,850 (better)
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 Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €75 (better) ≈ €185
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Online, In country
Processing time 1.5 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Greece 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 Greece → Insurance for Kenya →

Sources