Africa digital nomad visas now cover at least six countries, from South Africa to Kenya, Namibia and Cape Verde, as the continent courts remote workers.
AFRICA · EXPATS & NOMADS
Key Facts
—The shortlist: At least six African countries run formal digital nomad visas: Cape Verde, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, the Seychelles and South Africa.
—South Africa: Its visa allows an initial stay of up to 12 months, renewable annually to three years, with an income requirement of about 650,976 rand a year.
—Kenya: Nairobi’s Class N permit, launched in 2024, has lifted the city’s profile as a remote-work base.
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