Namibia · Student
Namibia Student permit
Students' Permit (primary, secondary and tertiary)
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Key facts
Student permit is a student route for Namibia. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- NAD 1,600/yr ≈ $97 · NAD 2,200/yr ≈ $130
Cost, time and long term
Government feesNAD 1,600/yr ≈ $97 · NAD 2,200/yr ≈ $130
- NAD 1,600 a year (≈ $97)Primary and secondary education.
- NAD 2,200 a year (≈ $130)Tertiary education.
RenewalRenewable
The Chief of Immigration can extend the permit's period or change its conditions.
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 10 years as a permanent resident
Naturalisation needs ten continuous years of ordinary residence in Namibia, and the Citizenship Act does not count time when your right to reside rests only on a temporary permit.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
The permit can be issued to enter Namibia or, if you are already in Namibia, to reside there to study.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a place at a school or university in Namibia
What you'll need
What you must show and pay2
- A fee of NAD 1,600 a year (≈ $97) · Primary and secondary education.
- A fee of NAD 2,200 a year (≈ $130) · Tertiary education.
Documents5
- Proof of acceptance or registration with a study institution is required.
- A motivation letter is required.
- A written undertaking by a parent, guardian or sponsor, or proof of a bursary, is required.
- A deed of surety is required.
- Police clearance and medical and radiological reports are required.
After you arrive1
- Renewal needs a progress report from the previous year.
When you become tax resident
How Namibia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- 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
Permit for a foreign student accepted at a Namibian study institution, with a sponsor undertaking and a deed of surety. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of NAD 1,600 a year (≈ $97) · Primary and secondary education. 1 2
- A fee of NAD 2,200 a year (≈ $130) · Tertiary education. 1 2
Requirements
- Proof of acceptance or registration with a study institution is required. 1
- A motivation letter is required. 1
- A written undertaking by a parent, guardian or sponsor, or proof of a bursary, is required. 1
- A deed of surety is required. 1
- Police clearance and medical and radiological reports are required. 1
- Renewal needs a progress report from the previous year. 1
Stay
- Issued per year; renewable annually on a progress report.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
The permit does not authorise employment, business or a profession, unless the law requires it as part of the training.
Family
The permit can authorise the student's spouse and dependent children to enter and reside in Namibia with the student.
Official sources
- All Permits General Information · 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
- Immigration Control Act 7 of 1993 (annotated consolidated text; sections 2, 22, 27 and 28) · Republic of Namibia, Annotated Statutes (Legal Assistance Centre) · checked 2026-10-12
- Namibian Constitution, Article 4 (citizenship) · Republic of Namibia, Annotated Statutes (Legal Assistance Centre) · checked 2026-10-11
- Namibian Citizenship Act 14 of 1990, section 5 · Republic of Namibia, Annotated Statutes (Legal Assistance Centre) · checked 2026-10-11
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | – | – | – |
| Short-course student visa | – | 6 mo | – |
| Student card Morocco | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Exchange visa South Africa | – | 1 yr | Limited |
| Student residence Cabo Verde | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit?
A fee of NAD 1,600 a year (≈ $97). Primary and secondary education. A fee of NAD 2,200 a year (≈ $130). Tertiary education.
How long can I stay on the Student permit?
Issued per year; renewable annually on a progress report.
Can I work on the Student permit?
The permit does not authorise employment, business or a profession, unless the law requires it as part of the training.
Can I bring my family on the Student permit?
The permit can authorise the student's spouse and dependent children to enter and reside in Namibia with the student.
How are Student permit holders taxed in Namibia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student permit. The standard rules apply: Namibia taxes gross income received or accrued from a source within or deemed to be within Namibia, excluding capital receipts; the individual scale in Schedule 4 of the Income Tax Act is 0% to N$100,000 rising to 37% above N$1,550,000.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- All Permits General Information · 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
- Immigration Control Act 7 of 1993 (annotated consolidated text; sections 2, 22, 27 and 28) · Republic of Namibia, Annotated Statutes (Legal Assistance Centre) · checked 2026-10-12
- Namibian Constitution, Article 4 (citizenship) · Republic of Namibia, Annotated Statutes (Legal Assistance Centre) · checked 2026-10-11
- Namibian Citizenship Act 14 of 1990, section 5 · Republic of Namibia, Annotated Statutes (Legal Assistance Centre) · checked 2026-10-11
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