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Kenya vs Latvia: 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 €4,213 for Latvia.
  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Kenya — standard resident taxation; Latvia — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Kenya Class N Permit and the Latvia DNV.
Criteria Kenya Class N Permit Latvia DNV
Minimum income / month €1,850 (better) €4,213
Income basis Salary / employment contract Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 2 years
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Special tax regime (Optional 15% PIT for OECD digital-nomad-visa holders)
Health insurance Required in practice Required (explicit), min. €42,600
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €185 ≈ €90 (better)
Where to apply Online, In country Embassy / consulate
Processing time — —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Kenya Class N Permit →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Latvia DNV →

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 Kenya → Insurance for Latvia →

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