Namibia issues residence permits to foreign nationals who invest in a Namibian company or the local economy. This page explains how the route applies to Vietnamese nationals and where to confirm the current rules.
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 assesses investor residency on the investment made and standard immigration checks rather than nationality, so Vietnamese nationals can apply. There is no published rule that excludes Vietnamese citizens.
Applicants generally provide a valid passport, police clearance, medical documentation and evidence of the qualifying investment and company shareholding. Confirm the full requirements and any attestation steps with the official authority before applying.
The investor route is based on making a qualifying investment into a new or existing Namibian company, with the investor holding a minimum share of the company. Investment can also involve local economic activity. The framework sits under the Namibian foreign investment laws.
An investor who has invested in a Namibian company may apply, together with that company, for a permit that allows the investor and dependants to live in Namibia. Confirm which permit type fits your plan with the official authority.
The investor permit is commonly issued for a period of around five years and is renewable before expiry. Permanent residence is generally considered only after a longer period of lawful residence. Confirm current processing times and the path to permanent residence with the official authority.
The main planning figure is the qualifying investment into the Namibian company, which is held in the business rather than paid as a fee. Government permit charges and independent professional fees sit on top.
Figures below reflect amounts reported as of June 2026, quoted in Namibian dollars, and they change periodically. Confirm the current amounts with the official authority before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | NAD 3,950,000 | Reported threshold as of June 2026, confirm with the official authority |
| Minimum company shareholding | At least ten percent | Held in a new or existing Namibian company |
| Government permit fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Ministry |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, ask for a written scope |
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. Namibia assesses investor residency on the investment and standard checks rather than nationality, and there is no published rule excluding Vietnamese citizens. Confirm requirements with the official authority.
As of June 2026 the reported threshold is around NAD 3,950,000, with the investor holding at least ten percent of a Namibian company. Confirm the current figure with the official authority.
The investor permit is commonly issued for around five years and is renewable, with permanent residence generally considered after a longer period of lawful residence. Verify the current path 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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