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Namibia Student Permit - Tertiary Education

13 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign student admitted to an approved tertiary institution in Namibia.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character, security and admissibilityPolice-clearance evidence is required.
  • Financial means and repatriationThe application must show sponsorship or support.
  • Health screeningA medical certificate is required.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport copy is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Approved Tertiary Institution RequiredStudy must take place at an institution approved under the student-permit framework.
  • Eligibility summaryThe official permit guidance lists admission and sponsorship evidence for tertiary students and the fee schedule gives a distinct tertiary rate.
  • Family membersThe statute permits an accompanying spouse or dependent child to be authorised.
  • Official source basisThe official permit guidance lists admission and sponsorship evidence for tertiary students and the fee schedule gives a distinct tertiary rate.
  • Report summaryThe official permit guidance lists admission and sponsorship evidence for tertiary students and the fee schedule gives a distinct tertiary rate.
  • Tertiary Admission RequiredA letter of admission from the tertiary institution is required.
  • Work rights during studyEmployment is prohibited unless legally required for the training or education and authorised in the permit.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
  • Family membersThe statute permits an accompanying spouse or dependent child to be authorised.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Annual Fee AmountThe current fee schedule publishes N$2,200 per year for tertiary study.checked 2026-07-26
  • Fee CurrencyThe fee is stated in Namibian dollars.checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Namibia?
The official source states: For a foreign student admitted to an approved tertiary institution in Namibia.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The application must show sponsorship or support. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official mhaiss.gov.na page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mhaiss.gov.naLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Namibia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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