Employment Permit (work permit)
Employment Permit (work permit) is a residence route in Namibia (Employment). Job offer; employer must show no suitable Namibian available and appoint an understudy; Immigration Selection Board approval. Fee NAD 2,600 per year. Visa now required for many Western nationals (incl. CH/EU) since April 2025 (visa on arrival/e-visa).
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Source-based: foreign income/dividends not taxed in Namibia; Namibian income up to 37%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Employment |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — + CHF 120 / yr |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | 10 |
| Citizenship | 10 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Source-based: foreign income/dividends not taxed in Namibia; Namibian income up to 37% |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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