The past few years have been a game changer for travellers and professionals alike. With the realisation that people can effectively and efficiently work remotely, the floodgates to a nomadic lifestyle were opened, and with the recent development of what is being called the digital nomad visa, travellers wanting to live, work and travel around Namibia over the space of a few months can now make their dreams a reality.
Imagine, for a moment, spending your days driving around Namibia, stopping overnight in far flung towns, and going on guided Namibia safaris, all while still making a living. This is what is made possible with the nomad visa, which is valid for 6 months and available for those who earn a minimum income of $2000 a month. Such an experience will not only give you invaluable life experience and a whole lot of great memories, but it can also have you networking with fellow nomads and creating lifelong business and personal friendships.
Why should you spend 6 months in Namibia as a working professional?
Namibia has a lot to offer. From a bustling urban life in the cities and towns to picturesque social media perfect landscapes, the nomadic traveller has plenty to look forward to and benefits that go beyond getting the chance to experience a prolonged stay. These include:
- Travelling here is quite affordable
For the average traveller visiting from overseas, Namibia is an affordable destination and getting around, exploring the best of what the country has to offer is within most budgets. A visa to the country is also a lot cheaper than the cost of a visa to other countries. - It is easy to get around
Namibia might come across as a desolate and utterly remote kind of destination, but it is recognised as having one of the best networks of well-maintained roads in all of Southern Africa. Getting around is really easy, but since some roads are built in rather rough and rugged places, it is always best to hire a 4×4 vehicle to ensure that you can travel safely, if you are not booking guided Namibia safaris during your stay. - The visa application can be done online
One of the most useful advancements is that the visa application can be done online. The digital nomad visa can be downloaded and then applied for via the web.
Nomad Visa Requirements
If this sort of visa appeals to you, here are the requirements for application:
• An income of more than $2000 a month for a single traveller.
• 6 months bank statements
• A letter of motivation from your employer
• Copies of your qualification
• A police clearance certificate from your country of origin
• Medical insurance that will cover a 6 month period, as well as a medical certificate and a radiological report.
If you meet the requirements, you could be well on your way to a Namibia holiday you will never forget. And if you want to spend some time on a packaged Namibia tour, contact us today and we’ll help you find that perfect tour.