Namibia is often listed as offering residence by investment, but a dedicated investor residency or golden visa is not yet in force. Nigerian nationals who want to invest currently use the business and employment permit routes. This page sets out the position so you can plan.
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.
Nigerian nationals can invest in Namibia and apply for the relevant permits. There is no reported nationality bar. Eligibility rests on the business or investment you establish and on meeting the permit conditions, not on nationality.
Because no dedicated investor residency exists yet, applicants follow the standard permit rules. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security and with the NIPDB.
The practical routes today are the business or investment permit and the employment permit, which support investors and people working in Namibian enterprises. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board helps facilitate qualifying investment.
A dedicated golden visa, sometimes called the Desert Visa, has been discussed for several years but is not yet approved or open. Do not rely on it. Confirm the live route options with the Ministry and the NIPDB before committing any money.
Permit processing commonly takes several months and depends on the completeness of your file. Confirm current scheduling with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.
Because there is no published investor residency price, costs follow the relevant permit and the investment you make. Confirm the current investment expectations and the official fees with the Ministry and the NIPDB.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business or investment level | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Some sources cite a minimum near NAD 2,000,000 for business investment, but confirm the binding figure with the authority |
| Permit and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application and renewal fees apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (Namibia), with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Not yet. A dedicated investor residency, sometimes called the Desert Visa, has been discussed but is not in force. Investors currently use the business and employment permit routes. Confirm the position with the Ministry and the NIPDB.
Yes, through the current business or employment permit routes rather than a dedicated investor visa. There is no reported nationality bar. Confirm the current rules with the authority.
There is no published investor residency price. Costs follow the relevant permit and your investment. Some sources cite a business investment near NAD 2,000,000, but confirm the binding figure with the Ministry and the NIPDB.
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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