Moving to Taiwan from Namibia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Taiwan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Namibia to Taiwan, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Taiwan.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NA
53.0%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan performs significantly better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.4%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
TW
$47,800

Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
TW
4.0

Taiwan performs significantly better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Taiwan

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

Taiwan passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to 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 Taiwan?

Usually fine from major cities in Taiwan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

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

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At a Glance

NA TW
Population 2,727,409 23,580,712
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Chinese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 110