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Namibia Student Residence

Namibia Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

If an institution in Namibia accepts you for higher education, you can apply for a Students' Permit. You need admission or registration records, documented financial support, and the required financial guarantee, along with your own identity, health, and background records.

Who can apply
Students accepted for higher education in Namibia
Study evidence
Acceptance or registration and your reason for studying in Namibia
Support
A sponsor's written commitment or scholarship evidence

Summary

Namibia’s Students’ Permit is for an accepted course confirmed by the institution, with a sponsor or scholarship documenting support for the stay. The student supplies the identity, health, and character records for immigration. A course place does not complete the separate Students' Permit process.

Could this pathway work for you?

Eligibility

Provide the institution's acceptance or registration, explain why you want to study in Namibia, and supply a sponsor's written commitment or scholarship evidence. Arrange the required financial guarantee.

Prepare your passport, photos, medical and radiological reports—the required medical imaging records—and police records where required. The published higher-education permit fee is NAD 2,200 per year.

Renewal also requires current enrollment and an academic progress report.

Studying in Namibia
  1. Confirm your place and support Prepare acceptance, sponsor or scholarship, and guarantee records.
  2. Apply with personal evidence Include required identity, medical, and police documents.
  3. Keep study records current Provide enrollment and progress evidence for renewal.

The permit requires your own application and supporting records after admission.

What This Route Allows

You can stay for the approved studies and permit period while meeting the conditions. The permit is issued and renewed for the accepted studies, and fees are charged per year.

What This Route Is Not

Admission alone does not give you permission to stay. Student residence does not establish unrestricted work rights or guarantee a graduate work visa, permanent residence, or citizenship.

Next Steps

  1. Confirm your place and obtain the institution's acceptance or registration records.
  2. Gather sponsor or scholarship evidence, the financial guarantee, and required personal and health documents.
  3. Complete entry and Students' Permit requirements. Renew before expiry with current enrollment and progress records.

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