Employment Permit (work permit)
Employment Permit (work permit) is a residence route in Namibia (Việc làm). 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.
| Loại | Việc làm |
|---|---|
| Đầu tư | — |
| Phí (gia đình) | — + CHF 120 / năm |
| Thu nhập / năm | — |
| Tài sản | — |
| Lưu trú tối thiểu | 0 |
| Thường trú | 10 |
| Quốc tịch | 10 |
| Làm việc | yes |
| Đối tượng | all |
| Thuế | Source-based: foreign income/dividends not taxed in Namibia; Namibian income up to 37% |
| Tính đến | 2026-10 |
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