{"id":1433,"date":"2024-06-25T21:36:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T21:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/?p=1433"},"modified":"2024-06-25T21:36:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T21:36:42","slug":"namibia-digital-nomad-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/namibia-digital-nomad-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Namibia Digital Nomad Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" style=\"width: 211px; height: 160px;\" src=\"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/na-1.png\" alt=\"Namibia Flag\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Namibia has become a pioneer in mainland Africa by introducing a digital nomad visa. This innovative program offers remote workers an opportunity to experience the country&#8217;s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife while continuing their professional pursuits.Key features of Namibia&#8217;s digital nomad visa include:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-decimal marker:font-mono marker:text-sm pl-11\">\n<li>Accessibility: The visa has a relatively low income requirement of $2,000 per month, making it attainable for a wide range of digital professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Duration: Valid for 6 months, the visa provides ample time for nomads to immerse themselves in Namibia&#8217;s unique environment and culture.<\/li>\n<li>Exploration opportunities: The extended stay allows visitors to thoroughly explore Namibia&#8217;s renowned national parks and breathtaking scenery at a leisurely pace.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By launching this visa, Namibia positions itself as an attractive destination for digital nomads seeking to combine work with adventure in a less conventional African setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visa category<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Digital Nomad Visa<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the visa fees\/charges?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visa Fee: ~US$124 (NAD2,200) will be required upon arrival as payment for the Visa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a minimum income threshold applicable for digital nomad\/remote work visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes:<br \/>\n\u2022 For individual only: US$2,000 monthly<br \/>\n\u2022 Accompanied with spouse: additional US$1000 monthly<br \/>\n\u2022 Accompanied with child: additional US$500 per child monthly<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are digital nomad\/remote work visa holders subject to income tax?<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are digital nomad\/remote work visa holders subject to social security contributions?<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) relief available in the country?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there an income tax requirement in the country, in general?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a social security requirement in the country, in general?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are criminal checks required for this visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Required the original police clearance from the country of origin, translated in English<\/p>\n<p><strong>For how long is the digital nomad\/remote work visa valid?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Up to 6 months<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the applicant bound to any work restraints\/limitations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The applicant might not be allowed to work in local markets of Namibia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the standard requirements for the digital nomad\/remote work visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Duly filled application form<br \/>\n\u2022 Valid passport or travel document<br \/>\n\u2022 Valid health or travel insurance<br \/>\n\u2022 Proof of required funds<br \/>\n\u2022 Clearance certificate from the country of origin<br \/>\n\u2022 Medical Certificate*<br \/>\n\u2022 Radiological Report*<br \/>\n\u2022 Marriage certificate if accompanied with spouse<br \/>\n\u2022 Birth Certificate if accompanied with Child<br \/>\n\u2022 Bank statement of the past 6 months<br \/>\n\u2022 Motivation letter issued from Employer<br \/>\n\u2022 Copies of qualification<br \/>\n\u2022 Police clearance (original) from the country of origin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which countries are eligible to apply for the digital nomad\/ remote work visa?<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is applicant required to provide proof of employment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Required proof of employment or source of income from outside Namibia.<br \/>\n\u2022 A motivation letter issued by employer is also Required<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost of living index<\/strong>: 31.4 &#8211; (112 out of 140)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Internet fixed:<\/strong>\u00a08.49 Mbps Median- speedtest.net Feb 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>Internet mobile<\/strong>: 25.85 Mbps Median &#8211; speedtest.net Feb 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-596\" src=\"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/digital_nomad_visa_namibia.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"889\" height=\"918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/digital_nomad_visa_namibia.webp 801w, https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/digital_nomad_visa_namibia-291x300.webp 291w, https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/digital_nomad_visa_namibia-768x793.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1302\" src=\"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/namibia-digital-nomad-visa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/namibia-digital-nomad-visa.jpg 900w, https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/namibia-digital-nomad-visa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/namibia-digital-nomad-visa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Namibia has become a pioneer in mainland Africa by introducing a digital nomad visa. This innovative program offers remote workers an opportunity to experience the country&#8217;s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife while continuing their professional pursuits.Key features of Namibia&#8217;s digital nomad visa include: Accessibility: The visa has a relatively low income requirement of $2,000 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-digital-nomad-visa"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1433"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1433\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1435,"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1433\/revisions\/1435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expatcircle.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}