TOURISM
Digital nomads decamp to the dunes of Namibia
Visa targets remote workers wanting vast landscapes, affordable living and more freedom
13 March 2025 - 05:00
Namibia, which opened its doors to digital nomads in 2022 — two years before South Africa — has so far accepted only 33 out of 57 applications, but hopes the number will grow.
Through the Namibia Investment Promotion & Development Board (NIPDB) and the ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety & security, the country will provide visas on arrival from April 1. Board CEO Nangula Uaandja told Bloomberg the initiative is intended to give Namibia a competitive edge over its neighbours. Yet tourism stakeholders expressed concerns about the platform's functionality and the efficiency of data protection, especially given the recent cybersecurity breaches in Namibia...
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.