Indian nationals can obtain residence in Namibia by investing in a business or property, though Namibia does not run a single fixed price programme and the headline figures often come from private schemes.
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.
Indian nationals can apply. There is no nationality bar. Investor residence in Namibia is granted through work and residence permits issued under the immigration framework once an investment is made and an application is submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.
It is important to understand what Namibia does and does not offer. Unlike some countries, Namibia does not publish a single legislated price for a residence by investment programme. The widely circulated figures come from private investment schemes rather than a government tariff, so treat them as indicative.
Investors generally route through a business investment, holding an ownership stake in a Namibian company, or through property in a designated development. After the investment is made and the application is filed, investors are reported to receive a residence visa of up to five years and a renewable work permit, on the basis that the investment is maintained. Investors can work for their own company but not take other employment.
Because the figures are set by private schemes rather than statute, you should confirm both the investment terms and the immigration outcome directly. Do not assume a quoted price guarantees a permit.
The investment permit process is reported to take in the region of three months, though this depends on the file and the Ministry. Confirm the current timeline with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.
The figures below are the levels reported by private schemes, converted to United States dollars for context. They are not a published government minimum. Verify the true requirements with the Ministry before committing funds.
Investors are reported to become eligible to apply for permanent residence after seven years of retaining the investment, while the general route allows an application after ten years of legal residence. Confirm the present conditions with the Ministry.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Company investment route | Reported around NAD 3,950,000 (about USD 265,000) | Quoted by private schemes, with a minimum ownership stake, not a published government minimum |
| Property route | Reported from about USD 316,000 | Property in a designated private development, not a published government minimum |
| Residence and work permit | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Up to five years residence with a renewable work permit while the investment is held |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No single statutory minimum is published. Investor residence runs through work and residence permits, and the quoted prices come from private investment schemes. Confirm the official position with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Investors are reported to receive a renewable work permit but may work only for their own company, not take other employment. Verify the terms with the Ministry.
It is reported that an investor may apply after seven years of retaining the investment, with a general route after ten years of legal residence. Confirm the present rules with the Ministry.
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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