Acquiring Citizenship Namibia: Opportunities and Insights
The Advantages
Stability
Namibia offers a stable political landscape characterised by democratic governance and peaceful transitions of power. This provides a secure environment for citizens and businesses alike. The country’s commitment to upholding this status is further promoted through its membership in the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Benefits
Namibia offers competitive tax rates and has implemented various incentives aimed at promoting economic growth. These incentives include exemptions on global, wealth, and capital gains taxes. Global investors residing in the country are only obligated to local income tax.
Opportunities
A Namibian passport, which ranks as the fifth strongest on the African continent, offers visa-free and visa-on-arrival access to numerous countries. It also opens doors to a more simplified process for business and trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
This nation presents a wealth of investment opportunities, including real estate, tourism, agriculture, and renewable energy. The government also actively encourages foreign investment through policies designed to facilitate these business operations.
Are you interested in Namibian citizenship?
Qualifying for
Namibian Citizenship
1. Descent
Eligibility for Namibian citizenship can be established through parental lineage if one of the applicant’s parents is a natural-born citizen of Namibia and holds valid Namibian documents to prove citizenship status. Applicants may also qualify if either parent was officially granted Namibian citizenship through naturalisation or other legal means before the applicant’s birth.
Documents required:
Completed application form
Unabridged birth certificate copy
Unabridged birth certificate copies or citizenship certificates of Namibian-born parents
ID copies of Namibian-born parents
ID copies of non-Namibian-born parents
Parent’s marriage or divorce certificates
Namibian police clearance
Police clearance from your country of origin
2. Marriage
Individuals married to Namibian citizens can be granted citizenship after a decade of legally recognised marriage, provided they have also resided within Namibia throughout this period.
Documents required:
Completed application form
2 passport photos
Valid passport copy
Unabridged birth certificate copy
Namibian police clearance
Valid ID copy
Valid ID copy of Namibian-born spouse
Marriage certificate copy
A letter from the local revenue authority confirming the residence period
Valid permit or domicile identity certificate copy
3. Naturalisation
Individuals who have resided in Namibia for a decade under a Permanent Residence Permit are given the opportunity to apply for citizenship. To transition from permanent residency to citizenship, applicants are required to demonstrate their continuous legal residence over the ten-year period and their intention to remain in Namibia.
Documents required:
Completed application form
Unabridged birth certificate copy
2 passport photos
Birth certificates of Namibian-born parents
ID copies of Namibian-born parents
Namibian police clearance for applicant 18 years and older
Police clearance from your country of origin
Passport application forms, completed in black ink and certified by a Commissioner of Oaths
Individuals holding or previously holding a South West Africa ID are eligible to apply for Namibian citizenship under the category of Exempt Naturalisation. To proceed with this application, applicants will be required to formally renounce their South African citizenship upon approval of their Namibian citizenship.
Gain Citizenship Through Investment
In addition to gaining citizenship through descent and naturalisation, individuals interested in Namibian citizenship can also gain it through investment thanks to the enactment of the Foreign Investments Act, designed to encourage foreign investments.
Foreign nationals are invited to initiate new business ventures or partake in the growth of an existing local enterprise to gain citizenship. Alternatively, government-led real estate investments in The President’s Links Estate (Pty) Ltd can facilitate the application for an employment permit, which can lead to residency and citizenship.
Securing Citizenship Namibia with Discus Holdings
After assembling the documentation and settling any associated fees, we meticulously review your application to ensure all information is correct. The final step involves submitting your application, which your designated Discus Holdings consultant will accompany you, offering guidance and support to facilitate a successful application.