Study Permit Requirements
According to the Immigration Control Act of 19 August 1993, all International students (SADC and Non-SADC) should be in possession of a valid approved Study Permit and Visa before entering Namibia for the purpose of studying.
Only persons with permanent Namibian Residence, Refugees or Asylum Seekers and Diplomatic representatives are exempted from applying for a Study Permit and Visa. The mentioned categories are exempted on condition that they provide the relevant documentation (i.e. Permanent Residence Permit, approved and endorsed Refugee / Political Asylum Seekers status, a Courtesy Visa which confirms diplomatic status).
There is currently an agreement between the Ministry of Home Affairs and University of Namibia that all students should apply for their study permit at UNAM during the registration time. Students are however need to have their documents ready to avoid delays (if this arrangement changed, a notice will be send out). All students coming for UNAM registration must indicate it at the boarder when entering the country.
Senior students must submit the following documents:
- Completed Visa Application Form
- Questionnaire form
- Proof of registration for the current academic year
- Progress report for the previous academic year (Those who are doing research only should get a written progress report from their supervisors)
- Passport copy- Certified
- 2000 N$ PER YEAR to be paid when submitting application forms, you multiply it with your years of study if you want to get the permit for all the years of your study at UNAM. But if you pay only 2000.00, you will only get a permit for one year
- 80 N$ for handling fees
- Current student permit copy- certified
- Original local police clearance to be submitted,(ORIGNAL CERTIFICATE LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD)
- Proof of medical Aid/Insurance (Valid and active)
- Proof of accommodation in Namibia
- NB: All copies must be certified
- Campuses outside Windhoek should consult their Student Support Officer
- NB: No application forms will be accepted after the due date.
- Returning students who had a gap year must have police clearance from their home countries
First year and English Language Students:
You will be applying for your study permit at UNAM, Main campus during the registration process. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration officials will be on campus to process your application.
What is required from you?
- Completed main application form and visa form
- Payment of N$ 80.00 (and N$2000.00 will be paid after your permit has been approved)
- Two passports size photos
- Proof of registration at UNAM
- High school results
- Admission letter from UNAM
- Medical certificate (original) See attached document
- Radiological report (see attached document)
- Deed of surety form
- Police clearance from Home Country (compulsory)
- Reasons for studying in Namibia (write one paragraph)
- Proof of Medical Aid/Insurance (Valid and active) - There is one available on campus, see attached document.
- Proof of accommodation in Namibia
- NB: All copies must be certified
- A letter indicating as to who is paying for your studies
- A COPY OF THE PAGE IN YOUR PASSPORT THAT WAS STAMPED WHEN ENTERING Namibia
- A copy of your passports. All copies must be certified.
- Study permit fee for the years of study will only be paid once your application has been approved.
Take note that, you first have to register, and submit all documents at the final point of your registration,
NB: All copies must be certified
If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact Ms. A.SAM at the following email asam@unam.na
NB: No application forms will be accepted after the due date that will be communicated to you. Always make copies of all your documents that you have submitted. Payment receipts copies will be submitted during the permit endorsement time, make sure you have it safe.
