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Digital Nomad Visa (Remote Work Visa)
VisasNamibiaDigital Nomad Visa (Remote Work Visa)
NamibiaNamibia•Africa
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Digital Nomad Visa (Remote Work Visa)

Work Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

3,300 NAD

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Allowed

Official Information

Overview

Six-month residency for remote workers earning USD 2,000+/month from foreign sources; family inclusion, non-renewable.

Launched by Namibia in October 2022, the Digital Nomad Visa lets remote professionals live in the country for up to six months while earning income from foreign employers or clients. Applicants need at least USD 2,000 monthly income (USD 1,000 for a spouse, USD 500 per child), valid travel insurance, and a motivation letter from the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB).

The visa is non-renewable: holders must wait 12 months after expiry before reapplying, and it cannot be converted onshore. Foreign income earned during the stay is generally not taxed locally. Applications are lodged with MHAISS using form 3-1/0033 plus medical, radiological, police-clearance and qualification documents.

This visa is ideal for remote employees, freelancers and entrepreneurs serving foreign clients who want a fixed six-month base in Namibia with the option to bring family.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Employed by a non-Namibian company, self-employed, or freelancing for clients outside Namibia.

Minimum income of USD 2,000 per month for the primary applicant, sourced from outside Namibia.

Additional USD 1,000 per month for an accompanying spouse.

Additional USD 500 per month per accompanying child.

Valid passport with at least six months remaining validity.

Valid medical or comprehensive travel insurance covering the full stay in Namibia.

Motivation letter issued by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB).

Police clearance certificate from country of origin (notarised, English translation).

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

24,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed Digital Nomad Visa application form (3-1/0033)

Certified copy of passport (valid 6+ months)

Passport photographs

Medical certificate (Form 3-1/0003)

Radiological report (Form 3-1/0004)

Police clearance certificate from country of origin (notarised, English translation)

Proof of income or employment contract showing USD 2,000+/month (USD 1,000 spouse, USD 500 per child)

6-month bank statement

Proof of valid medical or comprehensive travel insurance covering Namibia

Motivation letter from NIPDB

Copies of educational qualifications

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Six months of legal residency without a local sponsor or work permit.
  • Family inclusion for spouse and children with separate applications.
  • Foreign income earned in Namibia is generally not taxed locally.
  • Affordable NAD 3,300 fee compared with other digital nomad visas.
  • Access to Namibia's landscapes, low cost of living and stable infrastructure.

Worth Knowing

  • Non-renewable: requires waiting 12 months after expiry before reapplying.
  • Must show consistent USD 2,000+/month income from sources outside Namibia.
  • Requires medical certificate, radiological report and police clearance.
  • Applications need a motivation letter issued by NIPDB before lodgement.
  • Cannot be converted onshore to another Namibian permit or residency status.

Application Process

1

Confirm eligibility: be employed by a non-Namibian entity, self-employed, or freelance with foreign clients, and able to demonstrate USD 2,000+/month income.

2

Request motivation letter from NIPDB: submit your CV, proof of income and intended stay to NIPDB so they can issue a motivation letter directly to MHAISS.

3

Complete Digital Nomad Visa application form 3-1/0033 (separate forms for spouse and each child).

4

Obtain a medical certificate (3-1/0003) and radiological report (3-1/0004) from an authorised practitioner.

5

Obtain a police clearance from your country of origin (notarised, with English translation if required).

6

Prepare supporting documents: certified passport copy, 6-month bank statement, payslip/employment contract, medical/travel insurance, educational certificates and (for dependants) marriage and birth certificates.

7

Lodge the application with MHAISS together with the NIPDB motivation letter.

8

Pay the NAD 3,300 fee upon approval and collect the 6-month visa.

Application Forms

Digital Nomad Visa Application Form (3-1/0033)—
Medical Certificate (3-1/0003)—
Radiological Report (3-1/0004)—

Verified Claims (13)

Last verified Jun 18, 2026
Application StepsConfirm eligibility: be employed by a non-Namibian entity, self-employed, or freelance with foreign …nipdb.com
Fee BreakdownApplication fee: 3300 NADnipdb.com
FeesNAD 3,300nipdb.com
FormsDigital Nomad Visa Application Form (3-1/0033); Medical Certificate (3-1/0003); Radiological Report …nipdb.com
Official Infohttps://www.nipdb.com/digital-nomad-visanipdb.com
Max Stay6 months (non-renewable; reapply 12 months after expiry)nipdb.com
Max Stay Estimatetype: months, notes: 6 months single grant, non-renewablenipdb.com
Min Income24000nipdb.com

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