Country Overview
Economic Overview
Currency: NAD — ~18.5 per USD (Feb 2026; verify — the NAD tracks closely with the ZAR) Inflation: 3.6% current CPI (2025 (NSA latest dashboard snapshot in scraped set)) · 4.2% 5yr avg
Property & Ownership
Freehold ownership: Yes Mechanism: Urban freehold purchases typically occur via deeds registration with the Deeds Registry; agricultural land and special categories may require ministerial consent. Restricted zones: Agricultural and certain rural/farm land commonly require governmental approval or additional steps; some strategic lands may be restricted. Recent changes: No specific recent statutory changes were found in the scraped set; verify via Government Gazette for any new restrictions.
Visa & Residency Options
Tourist Visa (advance visa required)
- PR path: Not applicable for tourist visas
- U.S. citizens must obtain a visa prior to entering Namibia; effective April 1, 2025, visa-on-arrival is no longer available. Apply via the Namibian Government’s online visa system before travel.
Digital Nomad / Short-term remote-worker option (reported by secondary guides)
- Min income: Secondary expat guides report a $2,000/month income requirement — this figure is not confirmed in official Namibian government sources and should not be relied upon for planning. Verify directly with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) and the Government Gazette before making any decisions based on this figure.
- Investment: N/A
- PR path: Not clearly defined; check MHAISS for any formal pathways
- Status uncertain: A digital-nomad-type stay option has been reported in expat guides but was not confirmed as formalized regulation in official sources reviewed. Do not make relocation decisions based on this option without direct official confirmation.
Social Security & Tax
SSA benefits portable: Qualified Totalization agreement: None — SSA agreements overview