Namibia digital nomad visa
Namibia offers dramatic desert-and-safari landscapes, English as the official language, and solid connectivity in Windhoek and Swakopmund — a striking, low-cost African base. Its digital nomad visa is straightforward at $2,000/month income, though it caps at six months with no renewal and requires a chest X-ray as part of the process. Best for a defined half-year stay rather than a long-term move.
Digital Nomad Visa at a glance ✓ Verified 2026
- Income requirement: ~$2000/month
- Visa cost: ~$180
- Length of stay: up to 6 months
- Official source: government site
Requirements
- Income of at least $2,000/month for the main applicant ($1,000 for a spouse, $500 per child), from payslips or contracts — savings don't count
- Proof of remote employment or client contracts, plus a portfolio of work
- Six months of bank statements
- Health insurance valid in Namibia
- A radiological report (chest X-ray) by a licensed radiologist — a standard Namibian immigration requirement
- Original or notarised police clearance from your home country (translated if not in English)
How to apply
- Confirm your income meets the $2,000/month threshold (it must come from work, not savings)
- Complete application form 3-1/0033 (and a separate form for any dependents)
- Get your chest X-ray (radiological report) and police clearance certificate
- Submit the application by email to the NIPDB before you travel
- On approval, enter Namibia and pay the NAD 3,300 fee (about $180) on arrival; the visa is valid six months, non-renewable
Moving abroad means more than the visa — sort your travel insurance (many visa applications require proof of coverage), set up borderless banking, and land with data working.
First nomad visa? Our digital nomad visa guide explains how qualifying, applying, and taxes work across every country.
Frequently asked questions
A radiological report (chest X-ray) by a licensed radiologist is a standard requirement under Namibian immigration rules and must be included with your application — one of the more unusual documents among nomad visas.
Six months total. The visa is not renewable, so once it expires you must leave the country. It's designed for a defined half-year stay, not long-term relocation.
Through the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), by email, before you arrive. You pay the NAD 3,300 (about $180) fee on arrival in Namibia.
Yes. Dependents complete a separate form, and the income requirement rises — about $1,000/month for a spouse and $500/month per child on top of your own income.
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Visa rules, income thresholds, and fees change — always confirm the current requirements on the official government source (linked here) before applying. This page is informational, not immigration advice.