A Look At The Digital Nomad Visa ' Namibian Perspective

• Published date: 10 November 2022
• Subject Matter: Immigration, General Immigration, Work Visas
• Law Firm: ENSafrica
• Author: Ms Christiana Bohitile

Namibia has recently joined a host of local and international countries, such as South Africa, Mauritius, Germany and the Czech Republic to mention a few, and launched a digital nomad visa.

What is the Digital Nomad Visa?

It is a visa in the ordinary sense, only it allows a visitor the right to stay in a country and work remotely for a foreign-based employer.

Essentially, it allows remote workers to temporarily live in a foreign country and is in some cases a temporary residency permit.

The Namibian digital visa allows applicants to stay in the country for up to six months. Though it is renewable in some other countries with the visa term ranging between six months to two years, we do not know what the Namibian position is as yet.

Who can apply for the Digital Nomad Visa?

While the digital nomad visa is ideal for tourists, any person who is classified as a "remote worker" may also apply.

What are the Visa Requirements?

The key requirement is self-sufficiency. Prospective applicants need to demonstrate that they earn a sustainable income working remotely as an employee or business owner of a company located outside of the country where you intend to live or as a freelancer with clients abroad.

Additionally, you must:

• Possess a valid passport at the time of applying for the visa;
• Work remotely as an employee, business owner or a freelancer for a company or clients who are located outside of Namibia;
• Earn USD2,000 a month (NAD 36,720.00 at the time of writing)
  • Earn USD3,000 a month if you intend on bringing a spouse (NAD 55,080.00 at the time of writing);
  • Earn USD3,500 a month if you intend on bringing a spouse and dependent (NAD 64,260.00 at the time of writing);
  • Add an additional $500 per month for each dependent (NAD 9,180.00 at the time of writing)
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