Moving to Namibia from Republic of the Congo
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Republic of the Congo to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Namibia, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Republic of the Congo to Namibia, and how the trend has changed.
people born in Republic of the Congo live in Namibia · UN DESA
Who's moving to Namibia?
Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.
- 40,105
- 15,135
- 9,494
- 8,883
- 4,334
- 3,252
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9.1,168
Republic of the Congo
Key Indicator Comparison
How Republic of the Congo and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Republic of the Congo performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Namibia performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo 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
Namibia performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.
Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo
Visa RequiredData: 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 Republic of the Congo and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Republic of the Congo performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.
Compare further: Republic of the Congo vs. Namibia
At a Glance
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| Population | 5,546,307 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | French, Kikongo, Lingala | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +242 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 10111 |