Namibia's Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) allows location-independent foreign professionals to live, work remotely, and travel in Namibia for a single six-month stay. Launched in October 2022 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the program targets remote employees, freelancers, and business owners who earn their income from employers or clients outside Namibia. It is one of the most affordable digital nomad visa options in Africa, with a minimum income requirement of just USD 2,000 per month.
The visa grants a single stay of up to 6 months and is non-renewable. Holders must depart at the end of the six-month period and may only reapply 12 months after the date of expiry. No change of condition is permitted, so holders cannot convert to another visa category from within Namibia.
Spouses and children may accompany the main applicant. Each dependant must complete a separate visa application form and provide supporting documents such as marriage certificates or birth certificates. The income requirement increases by USD 1,000/month for a spouse and USD 500/month per child. For example, a couple with one child would need to demonstrate USD 3,500/month in income. Health or travel insurance must cover all family members.
Namibia operates a source-based tax system. Income from a source within, or deemed to be within, Namibia — including services rendered while physically in Namibia — may be subject to tax. For the 2025/26 tax year the first NAD 100,000 of taxable income is taxed at 0%, with progressive rates rising to a top marginal rate of 37% on income above NAD 1,550,000. The digital nomad visa does not grant any tax exemptions. However, holders from countries with Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with Namibia may qualify for relief. DTA countries include Botswana, France, Germany, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Applications are submitted by email to [email protected] (no online portal is currently available). The process works as follows:
The application fee of NAD 3,300 (approximately USD 62) is payable after approval, before arrival in Namibia. Applicants must apply from outside Namibia; applications submitted by persons already present in Namibia on a tourist visa have been rejected.
Visa holders may only work remotely for entities outside Namibia. Local employment in Namibia is strictly prohibited, and no change of condition is allowed on the visa. The visa does not provide a path to permanent residency or citizenship.