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Cape Verde vs Namibia: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Cape Verde has the lower entry bar: €1,500 per month versus €1,720 for Namibia.
  • Tax treatment differs: Cape Verde — foreign income exempt; Namibia — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Cape Verde Remote Working Program and the Namibia DNV.
Criteria Cape Verde Remote Working Program Namibia DNV
Minimum income / month €1,500 (better) €1,720
Income basis Savings accepted Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 6 months 6 months
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay 1 year 6 months
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Foreign income exempt (Remote Working Program tax exemption (foreign-source income)) Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €20 (better) ≈ €175
Where to apply Online Online
Processing time 2 weeks 2–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Cape Verde Remote Working Program →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Namibia DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Cape Verde → Insurance for Namibia →

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