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2026 Program Guide

Namibia Golden Visa & Residence Permit

Namibia offers a five-year residence permit through investment; after renewal (approximately ten years in total), permanent residence can be applied for. Routes are also available for business investors and retirees over 60; confirmation of current regulations is important for the process and requirements.

Last updated: 2026-07-07 · Reviewed by: Burak Ünal

At a glance

Program
Residence by investment
Residence
5 years (renewable)
Permanent residence
After approximately 10 years
Business investor
5 years of business activity
Retiree
60+ with sufficient income

Who is it for?

  • Those seeking nature, business opportunity, and residence by investment in Southern Africa.
  • Those planning long-term with a 5-year renewable residence.
  • Retirees over 60 with sufficient income.
  • Business investors wanting to establish and operate a business.

Investment, Business, or Retirement Routes

Namibia offers multiple routes: a five-year (renewable) residence permit by investment, a route for business investors operating a business for at least five years, and a route for retirees over 60 with sufficient income. The suitable route is determined based on your goals and profile.

Path to Permanent Residence

After renewal of the five-year permit (approximately ten years in total), permanent residence can be applied for. Since the process and requirements may vary by regulation, confirming current requirements before applying is important. Namibia offers regional opportunities with its stable structure and natural resources.

Preparing Before You Apply

Namibia offers more than one way in, and identifying the right one at the outset saves time later. Investors can pursue residence through an approved investment, those building a company can qualify as business investors demonstrating five years of business activity, and applicants over sixty with sufficient income have a retirement route of their own. Whichever fits, the sequence is consistent: check eligibility and choose your route, prepare the investment and documentation, pass due diligence, and receive a five-year residence permit on approval. A clean criminal record and satisfactory health are expected throughout. The permit is renewable, and after roughly ten years in total, permanent residence can be applied for, so this is best seen as a staged, long-term plan rather than a quick outcome. Family members can be included, which allows a household to settle together and share the same timeline, and the country's natural setting and business opportunities in Southern Africa add to the appeal. Because the process and requirements depend on current regulations that can change, confirming the prevailing rules before you commit is essential. Preparing thoroughly and verifying the details early gives any application the best footing.

Benefits

  • Nature and business opportunities in Southern Africa.
  • Investment, business, or retirement routes.
  • Path to permanent residence.
  • Family members can be included.

Requirements

  • Approved investment or business activity.
  • Clean criminal record and health.
  • Confirmation of current regulations.

Costs

Investment
Varies by project
Government fees
Additionally apply

Process

  1. Eligibility and route selection

    Choose between the investment residence, business investor, or retiree (60+) route based on your profile.

  2. Investment and document preparation

    Prepare the qualifying investment or business plan along with a clean criminal record and health documents.

  3. Application and due diligence

    Submit the residence application to the Namibian immigration authorities and confirm current requirements.

  4. Approval and residence permit

    Receive your five-year renewable residence permit upon approval.

  5. Renewal and permanent residence

    Renew the permit as required and apply for permanent residence after approximately ten years total.

FAQ

When is permanent residence granted?
After renewal of the five-year permit (approximately 10 years), permanent residence can be applied for.
Is there a route for retirees?
Yes, there is a permanent residence route for individuals over 60 with sufficient income.
What is the business investor route?
It offers residence, and subsequently permanent residence, for investors who establish a business in Namibia and operate it for at least five years.
Can I include my family?
Yes. Spouse and dependent children can be included in the application.
Are the requirements fixed?
Since the process and requirements can change according to regulations, we confirm the current status together before application.

Sources

Disclaimer: Golden Visa Partners is an investment and immigration advisory firm; it does not provide legal or attorney services. The investment amounts, timelines and program conditions on this page are for general guidance only and, because regulations change quickly, may be out of date. Before making any decision, we recommend consulting current official sources and obtaining independent legal and financial advice.

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