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Kenya vs Slovenia: 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 €3,200 for Slovenia.
  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Kenya Class N Permit and the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit.
Criteria Kenya Class N Permit Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit
Minimum income / month €1,850 (better) €3,200
Income basis Salary / employment contract Savings accepted
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 1 year
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €185 ≈ €102 (better)
Where to apply Online, In country Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time — 4–9 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

Slovenia Digital Nomad 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 Kenya → Insurance for Slovenia →

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