RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT NAMIBIA

1. Pensioners

Pensioners 60 years or older can qualify for Permanent Residence if they can give proof of enough financial security. 

2. Investor

An investor can apply for Permanent Residence if they are on a Work Permit Own Business in Namibia and their business is showing growth. They will have to give proof of investment in Namibia and enough financial security. 

If the investment is very big for instance N$ 20 million or more, the government might consider giving the Permanent Residence without the work permit depending on the Residence by descent.

NAMIBIAN RESIDENCY BY SKILLS / QUALIFICATION / MARRIAGE OR DESCENT / MINOR CHILDREN 

1. Skills / qualifications

A person who is working in Namibia on a 2 year Work Permit can apply for Permanent Residence if they have a scarce qualification that is needed in the country. They must be able to show proof of enough financial security.

2. Married to a Namibian or Permanent Residence permit holder

A person married to a Namibian or Permanent Residence permit holder can apply for Permanent Residence if they person and their spouse is married for at least 2 years and they have been living in Namibia for at least 6 months.

3. Minor children 

Minor children who do not qualify for Namibian citizenship can apply for Permanent Residence if their parent(s) are Namibian citizens or Permanent Residence permit holders.