Namibia · Work
Namibia Short-term work visa
First stay: 6 mo
Short-term employment visa (employment permit, 1 to 6 months)
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Key facts
Short-term work visa is a work route for Namibia. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- NAD 1,100 ≈ $66
- First stay
- 6 mo
Cost
Government feesNAD 1,100 ≈ $66
- NAD 1,100 (≈ $66)Short-term employment permit (employment visa), first application and extension, up to 90 days per annum only.
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a job offer from an employer in Namibia
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- A motivation letter explains why a Namibian or Namibian service provider cannot be hired.
What you must show and pay1
- A fee of NAD 1,100 (≈ $66) · Short-term employment permit (employment visa), first application and extension, up to 90 days per annum only.
Documents4
- Proof the post was advertised in local newspapers, with the list of unsuccessful Namibian candidates, is required.
- Proof of qualifications is required.
- A tender or contract is required.
- Six-month applications need an original police clearance and medical and radiological reports.
When you become tax resident
How Namibia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 6 months at first
- Tax residence
The Act taxes by source (income within or deemed within Namibia), so foreign-source income of an individual is outside gross income as defined; the Act refers to persons ordinarily resident.
- Foreign-source income
Territorial
The Act taxes by source (income within or deemed within Namibia), so foreign-source income of an individual is outside gross income as defined; the Act refers to persons ordinarily resident.
All tax rules for Namibia Tax records checked
Full official text
Short-term work visa for a foreigner working for a Namibian host or employer, limited to 90 days a year at the listed fee; work beyond six months must follow the employment permit requirements. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of NAD 1,100 (≈ $66) · Short-term employment permit (employment visa), first application and extension, up to 90 days per annum only. 1 2
Requirements
- A motivation letter explains why a Namibian or Namibian service provider cannot be hired. 1
- Proof the post was advertised in local newspapers, with the list of unsuccessful Namibian candidates, is required. 1
- Proof of qualifications is required. 1
- A tender or contract is required. 1
- Six-month applications need an original police clearance and medical and radiological reports. 1
Stay
- Limited to 90 days per annum at the listed fee; the index also covers applications up to six months.
- First stay: up to 6 months, decided case by case.
Work
Work for the host or employer named.
Official sources
- Visas (Immigration Control Act, Act No 7 of 1993) · Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Namibia · checked 2026-10-10
- Application Fees · Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Namibia · checked 2026-10-10
Short-term work visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term work visa | – | 6 mo | – |
| Employment permit | – | – | – |
| Employee residence card Morocco | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Corporate visa South Africa | – | 3 yr | Limited |
| Professional Occupation Permit Mauritius | Needs income of MUR 50k+ a month ≈ $1,050 | 10 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Short-term work visa?
A fee of NAD 1,100 (≈ $66). Short-term employment permit (employment visa), first application and extension, up to 90 days per annum only.
How long can I stay on the Short-term work visa?
Limited to 90 days per annum at the listed fee; the index also covers applications up to six months.
Can I work on the Short-term work visa?
Work for the host or employer named.
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≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Visas (Immigration Control Act, Act No 7 of 1993) · Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Namibia · checked 2026-10-10
- Application Fees · Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Namibia · checked 2026-10-10
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