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Kenya vs Romania: 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 €5,310 for Romania.
  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Kenya — standard resident taxation; Romania — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Kenya Class N Permit and the Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV).
Criteria Kenya Class N Permit Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)
Minimum income / month €1,850 (better) €5,310
Income basis Salary / employment contract Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 3 years
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Foreign income exempt (Digital nomad tax exemption (Law no. 69/2023))
Health insurance Required in practice Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €185 ≈ €120 (better)
Where to apply Online, In country Embassy / consulate, Online
Processing time — 2–9 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

Romania Digital Nomad Visa (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 Romania →

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