Namibia Digital Nomad Visa
Namibia's Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers earning $2,000/month live there for six months, working for foreign employers or clients, with dependents added for a higher income bar.
A six-month, non-renewable permit (you reapply a year after it expires). Namibia taxes income by source rather than residency, so unlike many nomad spots it isn't simply 'tax-free': work you perform while physically in Namibia can be taxable, with relief only through a tax treaty, which most Western countries don't have with Namibia. [Source: Namibia Investment Promotion & Development Board (NIPDB) ↗]
Updated: Launched October 2022; income ($2,000, +$1,000 spouse, +$500/child) and the 6-month non-renewable term are current; the fee is about N$3,300 (~$180).
Key requirements
- Income ≥$2,000/month (+$1,000 spouse, +$500 per child), with 6 months of bank statements
- Remote work for an employer or clients outside Namibia
- Health/travel insurance, plus a medical certificate and police clearance
- Valid 6 months only and non-renewable (reapply 12 months after expiry)
Before you apply
Namibia requires private health insurance for the application. A nomad policy (like SafetyWing or Genki) meets the requirement and covers you abroad.
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How much income do you need for the Namibia digital nomad visa?
You need about $2,000/month (+$1,000 spouse, +$500/child), shown from income earned outside Namibia.
Who can apply for the Namibia nomad visa?
Open to all nationalities. It's for people working remotely (employed, freelance, business) for clients or employers outside Namibia. Family can be included (+$1,000/month for a spouse and +$500/month per child).
How long is the Namibia nomad visa valid?
It's granted for 6 months, and is not renewable in place. Processing typically takes ~2–4 weeks.
Do you pay tax in Namibia as a digital nomad?
Namibia taxes by source and has no 183-day rule, so work you physically do while in Namibia can technically be taxable here, with relief only via a tax treaty (the US, Canada, Australia and most of the EU have none).
Do you need health insurance for the Namibia nomad visa?
Yes. Namibia requires private health insurance covering your stay. Nomad policies like SafetyWing or Genki are built for this.
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Visa rules and income thresholds change and can vary by consulate. Confirm the current requirements with Namibia Investment Promotion & Development Board (NIPDB) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.