During the opening of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo held on 2 October 2024, the President announced the introduction of a Digital Nomad work permit and a transit and long-connection Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).

The Digital Nomad work permit shall be issued to foreigners who are professionals and are able to perform their duties digitally and remotely. The Department of Immigration Services (DIS) is yet to publish the requirements. It should further be noted that depending on the duration that the permit will be issued and the time that the permit holder will work from Kenya, there will be a risk that a permanent establishment may be created, which will have has tax implications.

The Transit and Long-Connection Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) shall authorize travellers with long lay overs, to exit the airports and visit/tour Kenya. The DIS is yet to publish the requirements and costs.

We are closely following up with the DIS and shall share a further updates once received.