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Kenya vs Mexico: 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 €3,955 for Mexico.
  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Only Mexico offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Kenya Class N Permit and the Mexico RT.
Criteria Kenya Class N Permit Mexico RT
Minimum income / month €1,850 (better) €3,955
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 4 years
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Yes (better)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Limited
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €185 ≈ €48.50 (better)
Where to apply Online, In country Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time — 0.2–2 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Kenya Class N Permit →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Mexico RT →

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 Mexico →

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