Permanent Residence Permit (independent means / retirees / investors)
Permanent Residence Permit (independent means / retirees / investors) is a residence route in Namibia (Meios próprios). Discretionary under Immigration Control Act s.26 (Immigration Selection Board): persons of good character with sufficient means/pension, investors with substantial capital, or long-term permit holders. No codified income/asset threshold published (low certainty); approvals slow and restrictive.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after imediato 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.
| Categoria | Meios próprios |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Taxas (família) | — |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Patrimônio | — |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | imediato |
| Cidadania | 10 |
| Trabalho | yes |
| Elegível | all |
| Impostos | Source-based: foreign income/dividends not taxed in Namibia; Namibian income up to 37% |
| Data de referência | 2026-10 |
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