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Namibia Visa Requirements for international students

Visa Requirements for Students in Namibia

Visa requirements for students that want to study in Namibia are different for students depending on their citizenship. Select you country below, learn about the relevant regulations and find the embassies and consulates in your country!

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Namibian student visa

A Namibian visa is required by all international students entering Namibia. It is prohibited for one to enter Namibia on a tourist visa in the hope of then applying for a Namibia study permit and visa. Visas and permits are not interchangeable and one has to apply for a visa and study permit even if they were already in Namibia.

Applications for a Namibian study permit and visa must be made before entering Namibia. Applications can be made via the Namibia Embassy. When a Namibian study permit and visa is issued the immigration officer may also authorize the accompanying of the holder by their spouse and dependents to accompany them and reside in Namibia with them.

Restrictions on the Namibia study permit and visa

The holder of a Namibia study permit and visa may not enter into any employment unless there is a condition on the Namibia study permit and visa which allows such employment.

Application requirements include:

  • Letter of admission from the University
  • Certified copies of the applicant’s passport.
  • Passport-sized photos.
  • If for research purposes a letter from the Institution where she/he is currently studying.
  • The academic record of the applicant.

Note that Visa application may be accepted or denied by the relevant authorities

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