How to Apply for citizenship in Namibia

Are you thinking about applying for citizenship in Namibia? This article provides a clear set of requirements for citizenship applications for those looking to acquire Namibian citizenship. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration has set up procedures for citizenship applications, and this article outlines the step-by-step process and required documents for each type of application.

If you are married to a Namibian citizen

You can apply for citizenship after ten years of being married. Both parties must be present during the application process, and the following documents are required: application form, certified copy of passport, certified copy of marriage certificate, certified copy of birth certificate, certified copy of Namibian ID (if held), certified copy of Namibian spouse’s birth certificate, certified copy of spouse’s ID (if held), letter from Receiver of Revenue confirming period of residence, police clearance certificate from country of origin, last country of residence, Namibian police, and affidavit stating motivation for application from applicant and spouse.

If you were born to a Namibian parent

You can apply for citizenship by descent. The following documents are required: application form, certified copy of birth certificate, certified copy of Namibian ID (if held), certified copy of parent’s birth certificates, certified copy of parent’s ID (if held), certified copy of repatriation form (if held), and letter from SWAPO Office (if child born in exile).

You can apply for citizenship by naturalization. The following documents are required: application form, certified copy of Permanent Resident Permit, certified copy of birth certificate, certified copy of Namibian ID (if held), letter from Receiver of Revenue confirming period of residence, police clearance certificate from country of origin, last country of residence, and Namibian police, medical report, affidavit stating motivation for application from applicant, job description of applicant (and spouse if applicable), and two character references (known for a period of longer than two years).

For those needing duplicates of their Namibian ID

They need to submit the original and a certified copy along with an affidavit stating what happened to the original.

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