Namibia Immigration and Visas

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Namibia is a land of beautiful contrasts, mountains and flat deserts, rivers with lush green banks, and a treacherous ocean. It’s on the southwest coast of Africa and is bordered by South Africa, Botswana, and Angola. Windhoek, its capital city, is on the up and up with all of the modern conveniences international visitors require. As a result, Namibia is an increasingly popular destination for people looking to immigrate to southern Africa.

Another drawcard to Namibia is the healthy economy.
With a GDP growth rate of a steady 3.11% from 1990 to 2021, it’s no wonder that those in the agriculture, mining, and tourism industries are considering immigrating to the country.

Namibia knows this and has made the applications and immigration processes as easy as possible.

Tourist and Business-Visitor Visa

Tourist and Business-Visitor Visa

A Tourist/Holiday Visa allows the Namibian visa holder to stay in Namibia temporarily, provided they don’t carry out work-related activities that would require a work visa.

This includes Business Visitors (Conferences/Meetings etc)

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Business Investment Visa and Permit

Business Investment Visa and Permit

A Business Investment Visa/Permit allows foreign investors to establish and work in their own business in Namibia or invest in an existing business.

This visa allows your spouse/minors to enter and reside in Namibia with you.

This Visa (Permit) must not be confused with the Namibian Long Term Work Permit, which allows long term work authorisation without Business Investment.

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Short Term Work Visas

Short Term Work Visas

A Short Term Work Visa in Namibia allows the visa holder to engage in work-related activities for a limited period of time.

There are two short-term work visas in Namibia. The 3 Month and 6 Month short-term work visas.
They have different processing times, documents required, government application fees and the requirement for Labour Market Testing is only required for one of them.

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Long Term Work Permit

Long Term Work Permit

A Long Term Work Visa (Permit) in Namibia allows the permit holder to engage in work-related activities, for one to two (1 – 2) years.

This permit is renewable allows the accompaniment of a Spouse and/or Minors.

This Permit must not be confused with the Namibia Business Investment Visa which also allows long term work authorisation.

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Study Visa and Permit

Study Visa and Permit

A Study Visa allows the visa holder to study from the school level up to the tertiary level in Namibia. The Study Visa is usually valid for as long as the period of study.

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Spouse/Dependant and Partner Visa and Permit

Spouse/Dependant and Partner Visa and Permit

An Accompanying (Spouse/Dependant) Visa allows the visa holder’s spouse or children and dependants to stay with them in Namibia.

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Namibian Permanent Residence

Namibian Permanent Residence

Permanent residency is your legal resident status, whereby you are entitled to live in Namibia permanently.

To qualify for a Namibian permit, you must have lived in the country for 10 years under a valid work permit. Alternatively, you may apply as a retiree, or a business investor.

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Namibian Citizenship

Namibian Citizenship

Citizenship in Namibia allows application for a Namibian Passport, Voting and other Constitutional Rights held by other citizens of Namibia, after holding certain residence in Namibia after 10 years.

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Namibia Visa Requirements, Forms & Documentation

You need the following documentation to apply for Immigration to Namibia and one of it’s visas or long-term permits:
  • A completed Namibia visa or permit application form.
  • A valid passport with three blank pages. Ensure that you still have six months left on your passport.
  • Two passport photos.
  • Proof that you’ve paid the application fee.

Each specific Namibia visa or permit has additional documentation requirements; your Namibia immigration consultant will tell you exactly what forms you need, to apply for your intended Visa and permit.

Note: Namibia requires all documents and forms to be translated into English by a sworn translator.

Namibia Visa Costs

The costs of the different Namibian permits and visas vary.
Contact us, and one of our Namibia immigration consultants will help you calculate the costs and fees related to your specific permit or visa.

Our specialists follow a thorough process, so you can rest assured that all expenses related to your Namibian Visa or Permit will be included, so you aren’t caught by hidden costs.

How to apply for a Namibia Visa

Some applications are easier than others; for instance, a tourist visa is fairly straightforward, but an investor’s permit has more complicated requirements, such as documentation notarisation and lengthy translation. Either way, we recommend that you apply for Namibia visas or permits as soon as possible, just in case there are unavoidable delays.

Your immigration consultant will tell you exactly what documents and forms you need to apply for Namibian visas or permits and guide you through each step of the application process.

Once you’ve met all the requirements for Namibian permits or visas, your Namibian immigration specialist will help you with the final step – submission through our branch in Windhoek.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that navigating the visa application process can be complex and sometimes overwhelming. This resource is designed to provide clear, concise, and comprehensive answers to the most common questions applicants have about obtaining a Visa or Permit.

  • Business visa
  • Short-term work visa (90 days)
  • Long-term work permit
  • Study permit
  • Accompanying permit
  • Tourist/holiday visa
  • Investors permit/self-employed

No. Namibia only recognises marriages.
Therefore, a life partner cannot qualify for a spousal visa and will have to qualify for Namibia visas in their own right.

Same-sex marriage is not allowed in Namibia between two Namibian citizens. Same-sex marriage is allowed however in Namibia between and Namibian citizen and a foreigner, leading to spousal/partner residence.

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