Tourist VisaBusiness VisaShort Term Work VisaLong Term Work VisaAccompanying Spouse & ChildrenStudy PermitSpousal VisaInvestor’s Visa
Tourist Visa
Sightsee and cultural exploration
Certain countries are visa exempt
Does not permit working
Can be extended in Namibia
Tourist visas are issued to individuals who would like to sojourn in Namibia on holiday for a period not exceeding 90 days.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
- Application form
- Flight itinerary
For more information on the application process for a Tourist visa, please send us an email:
Business Visa
May be granted for up to 90 days
Allows you to attend meetings and conferences
Can be extended in Namibia
South African nationals may obtain this upon arrival
A Business visa allows the holder thereof to enter Namibia for professional activities such as meetings, research, conferences or visiting a subsidiary branch of the parent company.
These visas are granted for up to 90 days and may be extended for a further 3 months in country.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
- Application form
- Flight itinerary
For more information on the application process for a Business visa, please send us an email:
Short Term Work Visa
Issued for 48 hours
Valid for a single entry
Applications must be made prior to entering Namibia
Takes anything from 7 – 90 days to process
A Short-Term Work visa is designed for foreign workers to take up employment in Namibia on a temporary assignment of up to 6 months.
Applications should be made in your home country or country where you hold temporary residency and applicants should already be in possession of the visa before attempting to enter Namibia.
The following quintessential documents are required to be submitted interalia with the application –
- Copy of qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
The processing time for the abovementioned can take between 7 – 90 working days depending on the country where you are applying from.
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Long Term Work Visa
Granted for up to 3 years
Allows you to lawfully work
Valid for a period exceeding 6 months
Applications must be made prior to entering Namibia
A Long-Term Work visa is designed for foreign workers to take up employment in Namibia for a period of time that exceeds 6 months.
When submitting a Long-Term Work visa, it is essential to prove that the applicant possesses the required skills, qualifications and experience in their specific field.
Applications should be made in your home country or country where you hold temporary residency and applicants should already be in possession of the visa before attempting to enter Namibia.
The following quintessential documents are required to be submitted interalia with the application –
- Proof that the vacancy was advertised in the Namibian Press
- Curriculum Vitae
Medical officers and Engineers have additional requirements.
The processing time for the abovementioned can take between 7 – 90 working days depending on the country where you are applying from.
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Accompanying Spouse and Children
May accompany spouse or parent
Reside in Namibia on a temporary basis
Work is prohibited
Can be obtained in home country
This visa category allows the holders thereof to lawfully accompany your spouse while he/she is on work assignment in Namibia.
Please note that Namibia does not recognise life partners and thus, this visa may only be obtained if you are married.
This category may also be used for children who wish to accompany their parents.
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Study Permit
Allows you to study in Namibia
Required prior to entering the country
These visas are only issued during a certain time of year
Work is prohibited
A study visa allows the holder to reside in Namibia whilst studying at a Namibian institution of primary, secondary or tertiary education.
To study in Namibia, the applicant must be accepted by a school or tertiary education provider in writing by providing a letter of acceptance which must be on the institution’s letterhead and signed by or on behalf of the registrar or principal.
The holder of a Namibia study permit and visa may not enter into any employment unless there is condition on the Namibia study permit and visa which relates to such employment.
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Spousal Visa
Reside with Namibian spouse
Work is prohibited
Qualifies you for citizenship after 10 years
Life Partners are not recognised
Foreign nationals who are married to a Namibian citizen, may apply for a Spousal visa. The activities that one may conduct on this visa category are very limited as Spousal Visa holders may not lawfully conduct work.
The holder hereof may qualify for Namibian citizenship if they have been married to the Namibia for 10 years and if they have been residing in Namibia for 10 years.
Once a marriage has been in effect 10 years and the spouse has been in Namibia 10 years then citizenship can be applied for.
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Investor’s Permit
Allows you to invest in a Namibian business
Holder may open a business in Namibia
Multi-step and complex process
Valid for 2 years
Those who are self-employed or intend to establish or invest in a Namibian Business may apply for an Investor’s permit.
The process for the Investor’s permit works in different stages and can be a lengthy and complex procedure.
These permits are often granted for a 2-year period however this is at the discretion of the Ministry of Home Affairs and exceptions can be made if a formal motivation is provided.
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