Does Namibia have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. Digital Nomad Visa launched 2022 — 6-month renewable, $62 application fee, $2,000/mo income threshold. English-default; high-altitude desert capital. Income tests, document requirements, and renewal rules vary by city — open the per-city visa cards on each city page for specifics.

How long can digital nomads stay in Namibia?

Stays of up to 6 months at a stretch on the most nomad-relevant pathway. The most common track is "Digital nomad visa". Digital Nomad Visa launched 2022 — 6-month renewable, $62 application fee, $2,000/mo income threshold. English-default; high-altitude desert capital.

What's the cost of living for digital nomads in Namibia?

Mid-tier monthly costs across 1 Namibia city on Nomada range $1,640–$1,640, with a median of $1,640. Numbers cover rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities, and a coworking pass.

What are the best cities in Namibia for digital nomads?

Nomada tracks 1 Namibia city. The most cost-efficient bases right now: Windhoek ($1,640/mo) for southern-africa frontier nomads who want a 6-month dnv in a high-altitude desert capital..

When is the best time to visit Namibia as a digital nomad?

Climate averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges around August–May. Mountain and coastal cities can flip that picture — check the per-city climate page for each base.

Is Namibia nomad-friendly?

Across the cities Nomada tracks, Namibia reads as broadly nomad-friendly — most cities have a clear long-stay pathway. Best for: southern-africa frontier nomads who want a 6-month dnv in a high-altitude desert capital.

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Digital nomad guide to Namibia

Updated May 2026

Mid-tier monthly

$1,640–$1,640

median $1,640

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Best for: Southern-Africa frontier nomads who want a 6-month DNV in a high-altitude desert capital.

Visa story

Digital Nomad Visa launched 2022 — 6-month renewable, $62 application fee, $2,000/mo income threshold. English-default; high-altitude desert capital.

Open the per-city visa cards on each city page for the specific income tests, durations, and program names. None of this is legal advice — confirm with the consulate before booking.

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Windhoek
Southern-Africa frontier nomads who want a 6-month DNV in a high-altitude desert capital.
$1,640per month
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Best months across Namibia

Months where the country’s averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges.

Frequently asked questions

Does Namibia have a digital nomad visa?
Yes. Digital Nomad Visa launched 2022 — 6-month renewable, $62 application fee, $2,000/mo income threshold. English-default; high-altitude desert capital. Income tests, document requirements, and renewal rules vary by city — open the per-city visa cards on each city page for specifics.
How long can digital nomads stay in Namibia?
Stays of up to 6 months at a stretch on the most nomad-relevant pathway. The most common track is "Digital nomad visa". Digital Nomad Visa launched 2022 — 6-month renewable, $62 application fee, $2,000/mo income threshold. English-default; high-altitude desert capital.
What's the cost of living for digital nomads in Namibia?
Mid-tier monthly costs across 1 Namibia city on Nomada range $1,640–$1,640, with a median of $1,640. Numbers cover rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities, and a coworking pass.
What are the best cities in Namibia for digital nomads?
Nomada tracks 1 Namibia city. The most cost-efficient bases right now: Windhoek ($1,640/mo) for southern-africa frontier nomads who want a 6-month dnv in a high-altitude desert capital..
When is the best time to visit Namibia as a digital nomad?
Climate averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges around August–May. Mountain and coastal cities can flip that picture — check the per-city climate page for each base.
Is Namibia nomad-friendly?
Across the cities Nomada tracks, Namibia reads as broadly nomad-friendly — most cities have a clear long-stay pathway. Best for: southern-africa frontier nomads who want a 6-month dnv in a high-altitude desert capital.

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