Moving to Namibia from Palau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Palau to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Palau to Namibia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Palau and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Palau generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Palau performs better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Palau performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Palau generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.
Palau passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Palau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Namibia?
With 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Namibia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Palau and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Palau generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Palau?
Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.
Compare further: Palau vs. Namibia
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At a Glance
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| Population | 21,695 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | United States Dollar ($) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | English, Palauan | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +680 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 10111 |