British nationals may seek Namibian residence as investors under the rules applied by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
British citizens may apply for Namibian residence permits on the same basis as other foreign nationals. No nationality bar is reported for British applicants.
Investor and work permits are assessed under the Immigration Control Act and the rules applied by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security. Applicants must show a clean record, the source of their funds and a genuine investment. Confirm the current requirements with the official authority.
The statutory routes most often used by investors are the investor or business permit, where the holder invests in and works for their own Namibian company, and the employment permit. A residence permit issued on this basis is commonly described as valid for a set term and renewable.
Some property linked residence offers are promoted by private developers. These are marketed schemes rather than a single official investor visa, so read the terms carefully and verify what residence right, if any, attaches. Confirm the route that applies to you with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.
Permits are assessed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security. Processing depends on the permit type, on documentation and on checks, so treat any quoted period as indicative and confirm with the official authority. Permanent residence is generally reached only after a qualifying period of lawful residence.
Plan for the qualifying investment, government permit and issuance fees, and professional fees. Figures quoted by private promoters should be checked against the official schedule. The table lists headline items, and you should confirm each figure with the official authority before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | Confirm with the official authority | Depends on the permit and route |
| Government permit and issuance fees | Confirm with the official authority | Set by the official authority |
| Professional and due diligence fees | Confirm with the official authority | Vary by adviser and route |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Republic of Namibia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Namibia grants investor and employment permits under its immigration law rather than a single packaged investor visa. Some property offers are marketed privately. Confirm the statutory route with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.
Permanent residence is generally reached after a qualifying period of lawful residence and a separate application. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Your UK tax position depends on your residence and domicile status. Speak with a licensed tax professional before relying on any tax outcome.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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