The Government of South Africa has introduced a new remote working visa. The amendments to the country's immigration regulations were gazetted on 20 May 2024. The new visa, which is introduced as a species of visitors visa, allows foreigners to work remotely for a foreign employer while residing in South Africa. However, applicants for the new remote working visa must have an annual income of at least R1 million [approx. GBP43 000 | €50 000 | USD 54 000]. If the new visa is issued for a period not exceeding six months, the foreigner may apply to be exempted by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) from registering as a taxpayer. If the remote working visa is issued for a period longer than six months within a 36-month period, the foreigner must register with SARS.
11 October 2022
Namibia launches a new visa for for remote workers! [update]
update (16 October 2022): The Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in France has released a circular regarding the Namibian Digital Nomad Visa Programme. It provides some more detailed information about the general requirements and supporting documents an applicant needs to obtain the visa.
The Namibia Investment Promotion & Development Board (NIPDB) just announced that Namibia has launched a special visa for digital nomads. The Namibia Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers to stay in the country for up to six months. Applicants wanting to take advantage of the new visa will have to prove that they earn enough money to be self-sufficient*. Applicants must also have valid travel documents, health or travel insurance covering risks while in Namibia. Approximately USD60/GBP55/€62 (NAD1100) will be required upon arrival as payment for the visa.
*Applicants will neet to demonstrate proof of income/funds (Payslip/Employment Contract) to sustain themselves and dependants (USD2000 – Applicant, USD1000 – Accompanying Spouse, USD500 – per accompanying child per month).