Southern Africa · Immigration

Namibia

11 immigration routes

Namibia sits in Southern Africa. Its immigration system runs 11 distinct routes — led by work, study and family, each set out in official law. 10 of them cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.

Immigration routes
11across 8 route categories, each set out in official law
Source-cited routes
10 of 11cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
Largest category
Work2 of the 11 routes — see them under Work below
Region
Southern Africa
Capital
Windhoek
Population
3,092,816
Official language
Afrikaans, German · +7
Currency
NAD
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Source-cited pathways

Immigration routes

All 11 routes, grouped by purpose — 10 of 11 cite an official government source directly. Any route below without one says so on the route.

Work

1 of 2 says who you can bring
2 routes

For qualified employment, business, professional or occupational activity in Namibia beyond the short-term work period.

Can bring: spouse, dependants, children
Official government source: mhaiss.gov.na · checked 2026-07-26 · 4 sources

Study

2 of 2 say who you can bring
2 routes

Family

2 of 2 say who you can bring
2 routes

Digital nomad

from USD 2,000/mo · 1 of 1 says who you can bring
1 route

— No eligibility summary published for this route yet

Income from USD 2,000/moCan bring: spouse, children
Official government source: nipdb.com · checked 2026-07-26

Residence-based status

1 of 1 says who you can bring
1 route

For a person who satisfies Namibia's character, integration, welfare, means or skills and labour-market tests, or a qualifying supported close family member of a permanent resident.

Can bring: spouse, dependants, children, parents
Official government source: mhaiss.gov.na · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

Short stay & visit

1 route

Humanitarian protection

0 of 1 source-cited
1 route

Other & special

1 route

Official sources

Compiled by António Mira, founder · How we verify our data · Not legal advice — immigration rules and thresholds change; confirm with the official sources above before deciding.

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