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Japan vs Namibia: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Namibia has the lower entry bar: €1,720 per month versus €4,500 for Japan.
  • Tax treatment differs: Japan — foreign income exempt; Namibia — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Japan DN and the Namibia DNV.
Criteria Japan DN Namibia DNV
Minimum income / month €4,500 €1,720 (better)
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 6 months 6 months
Renewable No No
Maximum total stay 6 months 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 Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €53,999 Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €16.20 (better) ≈ €175
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country Online
Processing time 1 weeks 2–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Japan DN →

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 Japan → Insurance for Namibia →

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