Namibia From $365,000 investment — Investor Residency (Under Review) programme

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Namibia Residency 2026

Investor Residency (Under Review)

From $365,000

Min. Investment

From $365,000

Processing

3-7 months

Visa Type

Investor Residency (Under Review)

Citizenship Path

Yes(7 years)

Stay Required

Varies

Family Included

Yes (3 categories)

Programme Overview

The Namibia Residence by Investment programme offers investors the opportunity to obtain a five-year renewable work permit through real estate investment at the President's Links Estate in Walvis Bay. This eco-friendly residential and golf estate development sits on the edge of Dorob National Park and provides access to one of Africa's most politically stable nations with a territorial tax system. Note: This programme is currently under review by the Namibian government.

Namibia offers one of Africa's most stable and straightforward residency pathways for investors, retirees, and those seeking a base in Southern Africa. This sparsely populated nation of 2.5 million people boasts political stability, English as an official language, a common law legal system inherited from South Africa, and some of the world's most spectacular landscapes. Namibia's residency programme caters to two main categories: investors establishing businesses creating local employment, and financially independent persons (retirees or passive income earners). While not as fast as Caribbean or European programmes, Namibia offers permanent residency potential and eventual citizenship for those willing to commit long-term. The country's strategic position provides access to Southern African Development Community (SADC) markets, while its tourism, mining, and agricultural sectors offer investment opportunities. For high-net-worth individuals seeking a peaceful, English-speaking African base with vast wilderness, excellent infrastructure by African standards, and a favourable cost of living, Namibia represents an underrated option. This guide covers the realistic requirements and process for obtaining Namibian residency.

Fund Your Namibia Investment with a Lombard Loan

Instead of liquidating your portfolio to fund the From $365,000 Namibia investment, use your existing assets as collateral and keep your money working for you.

Traditional: Liquidate Assets

✗Sell From $365,000 from your portfolio
✗Trigger capital gains tax (up to 20%)
✗Lose years of compound growth
✗After 10 years: $788,008

Lombard Loan: Keep Your Portfolio

Borrow From $365,000 against $730,000 collateral
No capital gains event triggered
Portfolio continues growing at ~8%
After 10 years: $1.45M

Your advantage with Lombard+$660,258

10-Year Wealth Projection

Lombard Strategy

Liquidate Assets

Collateral Required

$730,000

50% LTV

Annual Interest

$12,775

~3.5% rate

10yr Interest Total

$127,750

Typically capitalised

Net Advantage

+$660,258

vs. liquidating

Explore Lombard Financing Learn more about financing options

Investment Options

Key Benefits

Right to live, work, and study in Namibia

Five-year renewable work permit

Permanent residence eligibility after 7 years

Territorial tax system (only local income taxed)

Safe and secure environment

High standard of services and quality of life

Attractive economic opportunities

Access to natural beauty and national parks

One of Africa's most politically stable nations

Member of UN, SADC, SACU, African Union, and Commonwealth

Eligibility Requirements

•Purchase real estate with minimum value of USD 365,000 at President's Links Estate

•Alternative: USD 300,000+ retirement units for applicants aged 60+

•Complete application forms via online portal

•Submit supporting documents and appropriate fees

•Comply with Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security regulations

•Clean criminal record

•Good character requirement

•Note: Investors can only work for their own private companies, not be employed elsewhere

Application Timeline

Total Time

3-7 months

Programme Status

Under Government Review

The programme is currently under review by the Namibian government. Updates will be provided when available.

Application & Documentation

2-4 months (if programme reopens)

Complete online application portal, submit supporting documents, and pay fees

Real Estate Purchase

1-3 months

Complete purchase of qualifying property at President's Links Estate

Initial Work Permit

5 years

Receive five-year renewable work permit. Can work only for own private companies.

Permanent Residence

After 7 years

Eligible to apply for permanent residence after maintaining investment for 7 years

Family Inclusion

•Family inclusion details not specified in programme documentation
•Typically includes spouse and dependent children
•Consult with Henley & Partners or programme administrators for specific family provisions

Taxation

Namibia operates a territorial tax system, meaning only income earned within Namibia is subject to taxation. Foreign-sourced income is not taxed. Standard tax rates apply to Namibian income. No inheritance tax or wealth tax. This makes Namibia attractive for investors with international income sources.

Residency Requirements

Initial five-year work permit is renewable. To maintain residency status, investors must retain their qualifying real estate investment. After 7 years of maintaining the investment, investors become eligible to apply for permanent residence. Specific physical presence requirements not detailed in programme materials.

Path to Citizenship

After obtaining permanent residence (eligible after 7 years of investment retention), investors may eventually pursue Namibian citizenship through naturalization. Specific citizenship requirements including residency duration, language proficiency, and other criteria should be confirmed with Namibian immigration authorities.