Moving to Namibia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Namibia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 5 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Namibia the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Namibia from arrival once you take up residence (Ordinarily resident (home, settled intent); tax largely source-based). The typical route is Investor permit (FIA, >N$3.95m) or retiree PR (60+): Bring >N$3.95m into a Namibian business (5-yr permit); retirees 60+ ~N$4m net assets → direct PR; Digital Nomad Visa 6 mo There are 5 open residence programmes in Namibia — see the list below.
Living there
Windhoek has a hot semi-arid climate with winter highs around 21 °C and summer highs around 30 °C. The economy grew +3.6% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 3.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 72 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 37% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 30% |
| תושבות מס | מההגעה — Ordinarily resident (home, settled intent); tax largely source-based |
| המסלול שלכם | Investor permit (FIA, >N$3.95m) or retiree PR (60+) — Bring >N$3.95m into a Namibian business (5-yr permit); retirees 60+ ~N$4m net assets → direct PR; Digital Nomad Visa 6 mo |
| דרכון | ללא ויזה או בהגעה ל-72 מדינות |
| Economic growth | +3.6% (2025), forecast 3.5% (2026) |
| סוג אקלים | hot semi-arid · 21° / 30° (Windhoek) |
| מלחמה וסכסוך | none — No conflict exposure |
| כל סיכוני הטבע | 5.6/10 |
| חוסן הבנקים | 5/10 · BB |
| הגנה על רכוש | 5/10 |
| בתים חמים בחורף | 6/10 |
Residence programmes in Namibia
- Digital Nomad Visa — הכנסה / שנה CHF 19'200 · open · 2026-10
- Employment Permit to Conduct a Business (Investor Permit) — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Employment Permit (work permit) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence Permit (independent means / retirees / investors) — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Dependant / spouse permits — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Namibia to become tax resident?
מההגעה. Ordinarily resident (home, settled intent); tax largely source-based Foreign dividends not taxed
How much tax will I pay in Namibia?
In Namibia the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Namibia offer?
Digital Nomad Visa; Employment Permit to Conduct a Business (Investor Permit); Employment Permit (work permit); Permanent Residence Permit (independent means / retirees / investors); Dependant / spouse permits
What is the usual way to move to Namibia?
Investor permit (FIA, >N$3.95m) or retiree PR (60+). Bring >N$3.95m into a Namibian business (5-yr permit); retirees 60+ ~N$4m net assets → direct PR; Digital Nomad Visa 6 mo
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