Short-Term Employment Permit - Up to Six Months

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What type of worker, employment situation, occupation or professional activity is this pathway actually designed for?

The short-term employment permit / work visa is for foreign nationals intending to work in Namibia on a short-term basis of 1 day to 6 months, including speakers and facilitators of meetings and conferences.

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https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/visa-and-permits-faq
Short-Term Employment Permit/Work Visa: For those intending to work in Namibia, on a shortterm basis of 1 to 6 months. This includes speakers and facilitators of meeting and conferences
https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/visa-and-permits-faq
Any foreign national intending to work in Namibia for a period of 1 day to 6 months must obtain a work visa before commencing employment.

Does the applicant need a job offer, employer, sponsor, transfer relationship or other employer involvement? What is important about that employer relationship?

The application requires proof of a tender or contract and a motivation letter from the applicant, inviter, employer or organisation stating why a Namibian or Namibian service provider cannot be hired for the job.

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Limits of the record

The sources do not say whether the employer or contracting party must be registered in Namibia.

https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/all_visa_general_information
Motivation letter from applicant/invitor/employer/organisation
https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/all_visa_general_information
Motivation letter stating among others the reasons why a Namibian or Namibian service provider cannot be hired for the job
https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/all_visa_general_information
Proof of tender/contract

What are the few decisive professional characteristics of the pathway: occupation, qualifications, experience, salary, skill level, shortage status, labour-market condition or equivalent?

Applicants must prove their qualifications and experience; for a 6-month work visa, proof that the post or services were advertised in local newspapers is also required.

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https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/visa-and-permits-faq
Proof of qualif ications and experience
https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/visa-and-permits-faq
In addition to the documents above, the following documents are also required for a 6 months work visa:
https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/visa-and-permits-faq
Proof that the incumbent post or services were advertised in local newspapers

What work does the permission allow? Is the holder tied to an employer, occupation or sector? Can family accompany where clearly established?

The work visa is specific to the job and employer stated in the application; the holder cannot work for another employer or in a different job without a new visa, and a change of employer or conditions requires a new application made from outside Namibia and approved before starting the new job. The official source does not state whether family members may accompany the holder.

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Limits of the record

The sources do not state whether family members may accompany a short-term employment permit holder.

https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/visa-and-permits-faq
Your work visa is specif ic to the job and employer stated in your application. You cannot work for another employer or in a different job without applying for a new visa.
https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/visa-and-permits-faq
It is not possible to aquire a new work visa f rom a different employer. You must apply for a new work visa with the details of your new job whilst outside the country. The application process must be completed and approved before starting the new employment.

How long is the permission normally granted for, how is it renewed, and what longer-term residence direction exists if officially stated?

The permit is applied for for a period of up to 6 months; the visa fee is N$1600.00 for up to 3 months or N$3200.00 for up to 6 months. The official source does not state how the permit is renewed or any longer-term residence direction.

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Limits of the record

The official source does not state how the permit is renewed or any longer-term residence direction.

https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/workvisa-services
Short Term Employment Permit Application (Up to 6 Months)
https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/workvisa-services
Visa fee of N$1600.00 Upto 3 Months or N$3200.00 Upto 6 Months

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Short-Term Employment Permit - Up to Six Months

What type of worker, employment situation, occupation or professional activity is this pathway actually designed for?

Does the applicant need a job offer, employer, sponsor, transfer relationship or other employer involvement? What is important about that employer relationship?

What are the few decisive professional characteristics of the pathway: occupation, qualifications, experience, salary, skill level, shortage status, labour-market condition or equivalent?

What work does the permission allow? Is the holder tied to an employer, occupation or sector? Can family accompany where clearly established?

How long is the permission normally granted for, how is it renewed, and what longer-term residence direction exists if officially stated?

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