Class N Permit in Kenya.

This Class N Permit is designed for foreigners who wish to live in Kenya while working remotely for employers or clients located outside the country.

Who Qualifies for the Class N Permit?

The permit is issued for 1 or 2 years and is renewable. It is available to foreigners who are not classified as prohibited immigrants and who:

  • Work under a contract for an employer registered outside Kenya.
  • Are shareholders or represent a foreign company in Kenya.
  • Provide remote services as self-employed individuals to international clients.

Requirements for Class N Permit

To apply for the Class N Permit, applicants must :

  1. Possess a valid national passport.
  2. Demonstrate verifiable proof of remote work in form of employment, contracts or business operations outside Kenya
  3. Provide Proof of a minimum assured annual income of not less than USD 24,000 from sources outside Kenya.
  4. Provide proof of accommodation in Kenya in form of hotel booking, lease, or rental agreement.
  5. Provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin.
  6. Undertake the following:
    • That the applicant shall not to accept any form of employment within Kenya
    • That the applicant shall not to engage in any business activity in Kenya.
    • That the applicants presence in Kenya will be of benefit to the country.

Documents required for Class N ( Digital Nomad) Permit

  1. Duly filled and signed Form 25: Available Online through the Foreign Nationals Services (eFNS) Portal
  2. Recent passport-sized colored photograph of the applicant.
  3. Copy of a valid national passport of the applicant: Must have at least six months of validity.
  4. Current immigration status If already in te country.
  5. Detailed cover letter, by the applicant, addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services, explaining the nature of employment or business, location, and duration of stay.
  6. Cover letter from the applicants employer: Addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services.
  7. Proof of income: Bank statements or payslips for the last three months showing a stable monthly income.
  8. Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservations, lease agreements, or rental contracts.
  9. Letter of no objection: From the local embassy of the applicant’s home country.
  10. Company details of both the applicant and the employer: Including physical address, telephone number, email address, and contact person information.

    11. How to Apply for a Class N Permit in Kenya

    1. Visit the official immigration fns portal
    2. Create an account or log in as a foreign national.
    3. Select "Apply for Permit" and choose Class N – Digital Nomad.
    4. Fill in the online application form (Form 25).
    5. Upload all required documents in PDF format.
    6. Print and sign Form 25 at the end of the process.
    7. Submit and wait for notification via email or portal updates.

    What is the Cost of a Class N permit in Kenya?

    A Digital nomads Class N permit in Kenya costs as follows

    • Application fee USD 200.
    • Upon approval USD 2000 per year.