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Mexico 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 €3,955 for Mexico.
  • Mexico grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Only Mexico offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Mexico — standard resident taxation; Namibia — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Mexico RT and the Namibia DNV.
Criteria Mexico RT Namibia DNV
Minimum income / month €3,955 €1,720 (better)
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay 4 years 6 months
Path to permanent residence Yes (better) No
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Territorial taxation
Health insurance Not required Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €48.50 (better) ≈ €175
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country Online
Processing time 0.2–2 weeks 2–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Mexico RT →

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 Mexico → Insurance for Namibia →

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