Namibia Residence by Investment

The Namibian government is actively seeking foreign investment to boost the country’s economic growth and diversify the economy. It provides many opportunities for international investors seeking a foothold and growth on the African continent, including tax incentives, financing, and a one-stop bureau service for international companies. Namibia Residence by Investment enables successful real estate investors to receive a five-year, renewable work permit and reside in the country.

Benefits of Namibia Residence by Investment

• Safe, secure environment
• High standard of services and good quality of life
• Attractive economic opportunities
• Territorial tax system (only local income is taxed)
• One of the most politically stable nations in Africa
• Natural beauty, spectacular coastlines, and populous national conservation parks
• Residence to a country that is a member of the United Nations, the Southern African Development Community, the Southern African Customs Union, the African Union, and the Commonwealth of Nations

Requirements of Namibia Residence by Investment

To qualify for residence, applicants are required to purchase real estate with a minimum value of USD 365,000 at President's Links Estate.

Retirement units starting at USD 300,000 are also available for investors aged 60 and above.

The estate is an eco-friendly residential and golf estate, located at the edge of the Dorob National Park in Walvis Bay and offering modern and sophisticated houses and villas. ‘The Bay of Whales’, Walvis Bay is home to a pristine coastal area with high-quality fish, oysters, rock lobsters, and salt fields. The estate features over 745 luxury residential homes, with world-class lifestyle amenities and an environment that celebrates Namibia’s rich nature.

Procedures for the Namibian Residence by Investment Program

Applications for Namibian residence are completed in line with existing laws and regulations as applied by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security. They can be submitted through an easy online portal and must include completed application forms. Applications should be accompanied by the appropriate fees and supporting documents.

Successful real estate investors receive a five-year, renewable work permit. Investors can only work for their own private companies and cannot be employed in any other jobs in Namibia.

After seven years of retaining their investment, they become eligible to apply for permanent residence in the country.