Moving to Namibia from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Micronesia, Federated States of to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
NA
22.0

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FM
$482
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
NA
5.4

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FM
54.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
NA
1.2t

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FM
5.7
NA
3.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FM
40.0%
NA
53.0%

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FM
16.2%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
NA
$11,500

Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
NA
29.4

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Micronesia, Federated States of and Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Namibia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Namibia has 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM NA
Population 101,009 2,727,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +691 +264
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 10111