Namibia grants residence to foreign nationals who invest in and run a business in the country. Turkish nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign investors. This page sets out the current 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.
Turkish nationals are eligible. There is no reported nationality bar. Investor residence is tied to a genuine business investment rather than to where the applicant is from.
Applicants generally need a registered company, a viable business plan, proof of capital brought into Namibia and evidence that the business will create local jobs. The file is reviewed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and assessed with input from the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. Confirm the live requirements with the Ministry.
The main route is an investor and work permit linked to your own company. Investors may work only for that business and not take other employment in Namibia. The permit is commonly issued for a term and renewed while the investment is maintained. After a qualifying period of holding the investment, applicants may become eligible to apply for permanent residence. Confirm the route that fits your plans with the Ministry and the investment board.
Processing is commonly reported to take several months from submission, depending on the completeness of documents and the business assessment. Confirm current scheduling with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Published investment thresholds for this route are not consistently set out by the Ministry, and figures cited by advisers vary. Rather than rely on a single number, confirm the current minimum capital, fees and job creation expectations directly with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board before committing funds.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying business investment | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Tied to a registered Namibian company and a viable business plan |
| Job creation | Confirm the current rule | Local employment is generally expected. Confirm with the Ministry |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Permit application and renewal fees apply |
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.
Yes. There is no reported nationality bar. Eligibility depends on a genuine business investment, a registered company and meeting the Ministry requirements.
The Ministry does not consistently publish a single figure and adviser estimates vary. Confirm the current minimum capital and conditions directly with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the investment board.
After a qualifying period of holding the investment, applicants may become eligible to apply for permanent residence. Confirm the current waiting period and conditions with the official authority.
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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