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Indonesia 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 €4,320 for Indonesia.
  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Indonesia E33G and the Kenya Class N Permit.
Criteria Indonesia E33G Kenya Class N Permit
Minimum income / month €4,320 €1,850 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract 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 Not required Required in practice
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €337 ≈ €185 (better)
Where to apply Online Online, In country
Processing time 1 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Indonesia E33G →

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 Indonesia → Insurance for Kenya →

Sources