Short Term Employment Permit (Work Visa)

Following are the list of requirements.

• Completion of visa application form
• Accompanying dependents must complete a separate application form
• Certified copy of passport (if in Namibia, attach current status)
• Certified copies of qualifications (must be translated into English)
• Motivation letter from the employer explaining the purpose of work and why Namibians cannot be employed.
• Proof of tender/contract awarded
• Filming application must attach a filming permit from the Namibia Filming Commission
• Media applications must attach an accreditation letter from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
• Tour operator application must attach a Namibia Tourism Board certificate from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism
• Original police clearance from the country of origin (must be translated into English, applicable for application longer than 3 months)
• Radiological reports (applicable for application longer than 3 months)
• Medical certificates (applicable for application longer than 3 months)
• If you are a government, organization, and/or agency which is applying on behalf of the applicant you must upload the Power of Attorney signed by the applicant to apply for a short-term employment permit.
• Visa fee of N$1100.00 (1-3 months) or N$2200.00 (1-6 months) upon approval