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Hungary vs Kenya: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Kenya has the lower entry bar: €1,850 per month versus €3,000 for Hungary.
  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Hungary White Card and the Kenya Class N Permit.
Criteria Hungary White Card Kenya Class N Permit
Minimum income / month €3,000 €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 2 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion No Yes (better)
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 ≈ €110 (better) ≈ €185
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online, In country Online, In country
Processing time 3 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Hungary White Card →

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 Hungary → Insurance for Kenya →

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