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Kenya vs Netherlands: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Only Netherlands offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Kenya Class N Permit and the Netherlands DAFT.
Criteria Kenya Class N Permit Netherlands DAFT
Minimum income / month €1,850 No fixed threshold
Income basis Salary / employment contract Savings accepted
Initial duration 2 years 2 years
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit No fixed limit
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 Allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation (Possible 30% ruling (if eligible))
Health insurance Required in practice Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €185 (better) ≈ €423
Where to apply Online, In country In country
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

Netherlands DAFT →

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 Netherlands →

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