Permanent Residence


Work Permit Status

Permanent residence can be applied for in Namibia after a person has had ten years of legal status in the country. There are several applications that fall under permanent residence. Legal status of 10 years means either you have been on a work permit for ten years, you have been married and have your Certificate of Identity for 10 years or you have been on a study permit or temporary residence permit for 10 years. Another application is also by naturalisation.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Application form (3-1/0039)
  • Application for Visa form (3-1/0033)
  • Questionnaire form for permanent residence
  • Declaration Form
  • Medical certificate
  • Radiological certificate
  • Copy of marriage/divorce/death certificate or letters
  • Copy of travel document or passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Two passport photos
  • Original police clearance from country of origin (certified copy is not accepted)
  • Highest educational and training certificates
  • Detailed CV
  • Copies of Financial Statements (Two years)
  • Proof of sufficient funds available to maintain yourself while residing in Namibia. Either a bank guarantee or letter from guardian/family member supporting the application
  • If a pensioner, proof of pension to be submitted
  • In the case of minors, letter from the relevant institute of learning
  • Written consent from both parents for applicants under 21
  • Deed of surety
  • Namibian Police Clearance (certified copy is not accepted)
  • Power of attorney granting Fishmar t/a Intergate Namibia Immigration to act on your behalf

    • TIME FRAME: 180 days from date of application

    Please note that requirements can be changed without notification. Please contact us for further information.

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    Certificate of Identity Status/Marriage

    Permanent residence can be applied for in Namibia after a person has had ten years of legal status in the country. There are several applications that fall under permanent residence. Legal status of 10 years means either you have been on a work permit for ten years, you have been married and have your Certificate of Identity for 10 years or you have been on a study permit or temporary residence permit for 10 years. Another application is also by naturalisation.
    REQUIREMENTS:
  • Application form (3-1/0039)
  • Application for Visa form (3-1/0033)
  • Questionnaire form for permanent residence
  • Declaration Form
  • Medical certificate
  • Radiological certificate
  • Copy of marriage/divorce/death certificate or letters
  • Copy of travel document or passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Two passport photos
  • Original police clearance from country of origin (certified copy is not accepted)
  • Highest educational and training certificates
  • Detailed CV
  • Copies of Financial Statements (Two years)
  • Proof of sufficient funds available to maintain yourself while residing in Namibia. Either a bank guarantee or letter from guardian/family member supporting the application
  • If a pensioner, proof of pension to be submitted
  • In the case of minors, letter from the relevant institute of learning
  • Written consent from both parents for applicants under 21
  • Deed of surety
  • Namibian Police Clearance (certified copy is not accepted)
  • Passport copy showing status at time of marriage
  • Copies of Certificate of Identity
  • Power of attorney granting Fishmar t/a Intergate Namibia Immigration to act on your behalf

    • TIME FRAME: 180 days from date of application

    Please note that requirements can be changed without notification. Please contact us for further information

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    Naturalisation

    Permanent residence can be applied for in Namibia after a person has had ten years of legal status in the country. There are several applications that fall under permanent residence. Legal status of 10 years means either you have been on a work permit for ten years, you have been married and have your Certificate of Identity for 10 years or you have been on a study permit or temporary residence permit for 10 years. Another application is also by naturalisation.
    REQUIREMENTS:
  • Application form (3-1/0039)
  • Application for Visa form (3-1/0033)
  • Questionnaire form for permanent residence
  • Declaration Form
  • Medical certificate
  • Radiological certificate
  • Copy of marriage/divorce/death certificate or letters
  • Copy of travel document or passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Two passport photos
  • Original police clearance from country of origin (certified copy is not accepted)
  • Highest educational and training certificates
  • Detailed CV
  • Copies of Financial Statements (Two years)
  • Proof of sufficient funds available to maintain yourself while residing in Namibia. Either a bank guarantee or letter from guardian/family member supporting the application
  • If a pensioner, proof of pension to be submitted
  • In the case of minors, letter from the relevant institute of learning
  • Written consent from both parents for applicants under 21
  • Deed of surety
  • Namibian Police Clearance (certified copy is not accepted)
  • Passport copy showing status at time of entry
  • Power of attorney granting Fishmar t/a Intergate Namibia Immigration to act on your behalf

    • TIME FRAME: 180 days from date of application

    Please note that requirements can be changed without notification. Please contact us for further information

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    By Descent

    Citizenship can be obtained in Namibia after ten years of legal status. Currently you can obtain citizenship through naturalisation, permanent residence status for ten years and through marriage/certificate of identity status or by descent.
    REQUIREMENTS:
  • Application form for citizenship by descent to be completed in black ink and certified by a Commissioner of Oath
  • Copy of full birth certificate of applicant
  • Copy of full birth certificate/citizenship certificate of parent born in Namibia
  • Copy of ID of parent born in Namibia
  • Copy of ID/birth certificate of non-Namibian parent
  • Marriage or divorce certificate of parents
  • Namibian police clearance of application (certified copy is not accepted)
  • Police clearance from country of origin (certified copy is not accepted)
  • Power of attorney granting Fishmar t/a Intergate Namibia Immigration to act on your behalf

    • TIME FRAME: 180 days from date of application

    Please note that requirements can be changed without notification. Please contact us for further information.

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