Those wishing to apply for Kenya’s Digital Nomad visa must fulfil several essential criteria. These include holding a valid passport, providing proof of remote work conducted outside of Kenya, demonstrating evidence of accommodation within the country and presenting a clean criminal record. Additionally, applicants are required to meet a minimum annual income threshold of €50,000.

While the announcement of the Digital Nomad visa has sparked significant interest, some aspects remain unclear, such as the permit’s validity period, associated costs and the official launch date of the scheme. Further details are expected to be revealed in the coming days.

The original proposals for this bridge date back to 2020 with an expected completion date of 2028. But, very little progress has been documented since the announcement in Parliament in spring 2023.

At the time, the government’s estimated cost was set at USD 2.7 billion and is expected to be a public-private partnership, with some funding from the African Development Bank.