Lebanese nationals can pursue residence in Namibia through an investor or business route, then build toward permanent residence over time. This page sets out the authority, the routes and what to confirm before you act.
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.
Namibia does not single out Lebanese nationals for exclusion from its investor and work permit routes. The usual tests on the qualifying investment, the viability of the business and good character apply, and an application passes through the Immigration Selection Board before a permit is issued.
Confirm current screening practice, since requirements and document lists can change and each file is assessed on its own facts.
The common routes are an investor or business permit tied to a qualifying enterprise in which you hold a stake, and an employment permit where you take an active role in that enterprise. Lawful residence held over a qualifying period can later support an application for permanent residence, which is decided separately.
Investor and work permits are typically granted for a multi year period and renewed while the investment is maintained. Permanent residence is considered only after several years of lawful residence. Confirm current processing windows with the authority, since they vary by file and workload.
Costs include government application and permit fees, the qualifying investment into the enterprise, and any professional support you choose. Confirm the current figures with the official authority before you commit funds.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Into an approved enterprise you hold a stake in |
| Investor or work permit fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security |
| Permanent residence application | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Considered after a qualifying period of lawful residence |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Lebanese nationals are not excluded. The investor and business permit routes are open, subject to the Immigration Selection Board and the rules in force.
It can. Permanent residence is decided separately after a qualifying period of lawful residence, under the rules that apply at the time.
Confirm it with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, since figures change.
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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