Namibian Short Term Work Visa

When applying for a short-term work visa, physical presence is not required.
Once we have received all necessary documents, we will proceed to submit the application.
The processing time for the application is estimated to be around 2-3 weeks from the date of submission.
Once the visa is issued, we will notify you and the assignee will be able to enter Namibia for work purposes only.

It is important to keep in mind that the short-term work visa is valid for 90 days, but it can be renewed for an additional 90 days at the discretion of the authorities.
Once the visa has been endorsed, the assignee can begin work activities.

Please be aware that the authorities may request further documentation to support the application.
This will be the responsibility of the assignee to provide these additional documents.

Required Documents and Forms from the Applicant

1. A copy of their passport
2. A completed questionnaire
3. A signed power of attorney
4. A copy of their CV/Resume
5. Copies of their qualifications in English
6. A pre-completed application form, which will be provided by IBN once we have received the applicant’s flight itinerary or have communicated via email.

Required Documents and Forms from the Company

Sending/Parent Company
In the majority of Short-Term Work Visa applications, the applicant is sent from a parent company outside of Namibia to work in Namibia, either on assignment by the parent company, or to work at a subsidiary Namibian branch of the parent company.

1. Sending letter for short-term work visa to be assigned by company in the sending country
2. Letter confirming Job Title
3. Brief Description of Job



Local/Receiving Namibian Company

1. Invitation letter
2. Confirmation of Job Title
3. Confirmation of Job Description

Note:: All documents submitted to Namibia Immigration must be translated into English by a sworn translator.
Providing these documents in a timely manner will help ensure a smooth and efficient application process.

As a corporation looking to expand into Namibia, it’s essential to understand the costs and application process for Namibian Work Visas.
Short-Term Work Visas are less complicated to obtain compared to Long-Term Work Visas, which require more complex requirements.

To get started, you’ll need a Namibian immigration consultant to guide you through the process and estimate your total costs, including fees and sundry expenses.

Work permit applications in Namibia often have extended processing times, so we encourage you to begin the application process as soon as possible. You don’t want your employment start date to come and go because there were unexpected delays in processing your Namibia permit application.

Your Namibian immigration consultant will guide you through the process every step of the way. So, you can be confident that you haven’t forgotten any necessary documents, forms, or fees somewhere along the way.

Steps of Application:

1. Collect the necessary documents, including signed confirmation and invitation letters.
2. Letters can be scanned and shared via email, but digital signatures are not accepted.
3. Your immigration consultant will prepare and compile the application for you to sign.
4. The full application is submitted to the Namibian office the next day, and it takes around 2-3 weeks for the application to process.
5. If approved, Home Affairs will send an approval letter, which is not the final visa yet.
6. The Namibian office pays the visa fee for the visa to be issued, which takes another 5-7 working days.
7. The final visa document is issued, and you can use your passport copies and a printed version of the visa to fly in and enter Namibia.

Understanding the costs and process of obtaining a Namibian Work Visa is crucial for corporations looking to expand their operations into the country. Contact your preferred Namibian immigration consultant to guide you through the process and ensure a smooth transition.