Namibia Study Visa

Namibia is a unique study abroad destination and a multilingual state. To choose Namibia as your study abroad destination will be the most excellent decision of your life. Windhoek is the capital city of Namibia. It is a country full of fascinating spots to explore.

If you are considering Namibia for your higher education, you need to have a Namibia Study Visa and Study Permit to study in Namibia.

What is a Namibia Study Visa and Study Permit?

If you want to study in Namibia, you need to apply for a Namibia Study Visa before entering the country. Usually, it is valid for up to 3 to 6 months. You also need to apply for a Namibia Study permit if you want to live and study in Namibia for a more extended period. Before applying for a study visa and study permit, you need to have an acceptance letter from a selected educational institution of Namibia. 

After getting both a study visa and a study permit, you can enter Namibia for study purposes. You are not allowed to do any employment activity in Namibia if you have a Namibia study permit and visa. You need to require a proper work permit for employment in Namibia.

Note that if you enter Namibia on a tourist visa, you can not apply for a Namibia study permit and visa there.

What will be the requirements for a Namibia Study Visa?

You must have the following documents to get a Namibia Study Visa.

1. Completed Namibia Study Visa application Form 3-1/0033

2. Scanned copy of passport must be valid for at least six months

3. Passport size photo

4. An acceptance letter recognized by the Namibian Qualification Authority (NQA) in Namibia

5. Proof of registration in a recognized institution in Namibia 

6. A confirmed Return ticket 

7. Proof of accommodation in Namibia for your entire stay

8. Evidence that shows enough means of sustenance 

9. Police clearance certificate from native country 

10. Medical and radiological reports from the native state

What will be the requirements for a Namibia Study Permit?

You must have the following documents to apply for a study permit.

1. Completed Namibia Study Permit Application Form 3-1/001

2. Completed Namibia Study visa Application Form 3-1/0033

3. Valid passport or travel document

4. Scanned copy of  your passport 

5. Two passport size photo

6. Confirmation letter from institute In Namibia

7. Copies of guardian's passports 

8. Police clearance report from the native state 

9. Medical insurance document

10. Radiological Report

11. Deed of Surety 

12. A bank statement that shows sufficient funds 

13. Motivation letter from parents

Note that it will take about 1 to 2 months to get a work permit.

What will be the cost of the Namibia Study Visa? 

It will cost you for handling fee is about N$ 80, and the success fee is almost N$ 390.

What will be the processing time for a Namibia Study Visa?

It will take around 7 to 10 working days for visa processing.

The 4 Top Universities in Namibia

Where should you study in Namibia? The following are some of the best universities in Namibia. 

1. University of Namibia

2. Namibia University of Science and Technology 

3. International University of Management

4. University Centre for Studies in Namibia