Africa
🇳🇦 Namibia
Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked
Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideStriking desert landscapes and a dedicated digital nomad visa with a modest income bar.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
Namibia’s Escape Score
Good, with trade-offs
6.9
out of 10 · four pillars
See how Namibia scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
Public clinics and state hospitals are free or low-cost but often under-resourced, while private hospitals in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay offer good standards at higher cost.
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
Foreign-source income is generally not taxed in Namibia, and pensions received from a source outside Namibia are exempt, as tax applies only to Namibian-source (or deemed-source) income.
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
English is the official language of government, business and schooling and is widely spoken in Windhoek and tourist areas, though most Namibians speak Oshiwambo or Afrikaans at home.
Visa-free on arrival
How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.
US
90
days · visa_free
Canada
90
days · visa_free
UK
90
days · visa_free
EU
90
days · visa_free
Australia
90
days · evisa
New Zealand
90
days · evisa
Japan
90
days · evisa
South Korea
90
days · evisa
Singapore
90
days · visa_free
Hong Kong
90
days · visa_free
China
90
days · evisa
India
90
days · evisa
Switzerland
90
days · evisa
Israel
90
days · evisa
Visa by passport
- Namibia visa for US holders
- Namibia visa for Canada holders
- Namibia visa for UK holders
- Namibia visa for EU holders
- Namibia visa for Australia holders
- Namibia visa for New Zealand holders
- Namibia visa for Japan holders
- Namibia visa for South Korea holders
- Namibia visa for Singapore holders
- Namibia visa for Hong Kong holders
- Namibia visa for China holders
- Namibia visa for India holders
- Namibia visa for Switzerland holders
- Namibia visa for Israel holders
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
Digital Nomad Visa
Stay: 6 months
Processing: 2-4 weeks
Income: $2,000/mo
Difficulty: Easy
Study Permit
Stay: Length of the course, renewable
Difficulty: Moderate
Where to live in Namibia
From $1,070/mo · avg $1,140 across 3 cities — solo remote worker.
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Namibia at a glance
Namibia's best digital nomad route is the Digital Nomad Visa: a stay of 6 months, income of about $2,000 USD/month and processing time of 2-4 weeks. Namibia has an Escape Score of 6.9/10.
Visa facts verified on September 15, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Namibia
Does Namibia have a digital nomad visa?
Yes, Namibia offers the Digital Nomad Visa. It allows a stay of 6 months, asks for income of about $2,000 USD/month and takes 2-4 weeks to process. Work is allowed and it cannot be renewed.
What is the income requirement for Namibia's Digital Nomad Visa?
The Digital Nomad Visa asks for income of about $2,000 USD/month. We rate the application easy.
How much does the Digital Nomad Visa cost and how long does it take?
The Digital Nomad Visa takes 2-4 weeks to process.
Can you get residency through Namibia's Digital Nomad Visa?
No, the Digital Nomad Visa does not offer a direct path to residency in Namibia.
What is Namibia's Escape Score?
Namibia scores 6.9/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does Namibia have?
Namibia has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including digital nomad and student visas.