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Relocation and Japa

Legal ways for Africans to move to Namibia

The routes Namibia's government runs itself, each linked to its official page. Fees and the money you must show are copied from that page, with the date we read it. You apply yourself. You never need an agent.

Never pay an agent

Every route below is applied for on the government's own website. Fees go to the government only. Anyone who asks you to pay them for a visa, a job offer or a lottery win is not to be trusted. Check a message or offer.

Routes into Namibia

1 route into Namibia.

Remote work (digital nomad) Namibia

Namibia Digital Nomad Visa

Run by Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS)

Freelancers, self-employed people and remote employees working for companies or clients outside Namibia who want to stay up to six months. Not renewable; you can reapply 12 months after it expires.

Job offer
Not required. Remote work for companies or clients outside Namibia is required.
Language
Not stated on the official page
Education
Not stated on the official page
Work experience
Not stated on the official page
Government fee
NAD 3,300
Processing time
Not stated on the official page
Money you must show
Income of at least USD 2,000 a month for the applicant, USD 1,000 for an accompanying spouse and USD 500 per accompanying child, with a 6 month bank statement
When and to whom you pay
Paid to MHAISS after formal approval, before arrival; a local representative may pay on the applicant's behalf

Read the official page

Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says

Read on nipdb.com on 2026-10-18: "Minimum monthly income of USD 2,000"; "The Namibia Digital Nomad Visa is non-renewable and applicants can only reapply 12 months after the date of expiry"; "Applicable fees: N$3 300 Required upon approval". Also needs medical certificate, radiological report, insurance and a motivation letter from NIPDB.

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