Moving to Slovakia from Namibia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Namibia to Slovakia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Namibia to Slovakia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bratislava averages 61°F vs 80°F in Windhoek, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Namibia to Slovakia.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Namibia live in Slovakia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Slovakia?

Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
SK
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
SK
6.4

Slovakia performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
SK
$3,230
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
SK
36.8

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
SK
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
SK
5.5t

Namibia generally does better on environment, though Slovakia 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

NA
3.9
SK
33.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
SK
2.4%

Slovakia generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.4%
SK
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
SK
$39,300

Slovakia performs significantly better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
SK
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
SK
4.8

Slovakia generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bratislava Rain: 22.6 in/yr (574 mm)
61° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Bratislava
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 78°/58°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Windhoek Bratislava
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Slovakia

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Slovakia.
Slovakia passport

Slovakia passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Slovakia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Slovakia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovakia: 33.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovakia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovakia safe for expats?

Slovakia performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Namibia?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What's the weather like in Slovakia compared to Namibia?

The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Slovakia?

The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA SK
Population 2,727,409 5,431,252
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Euro (€)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Slovak
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +421
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 112