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Visa, Work Permit & Immigration Support in Namibia via PEO/EOR
As companies strive to expand their global footprint, a key strategy often involves employing talented individuals to launch new initiatives or strengthen existing teams in foreign markets. However, navigating the intricacies of immigration and ensuring compliance can pose significant hurdles. These challenges can impede the seamless onboarding of talent, which is essential for the smooth and successful expansion of your business overseas.
Hiring international talent to lead international projects requires a thorough understanding of the intricate and varied immigration regulations. Any oversight in these areas could lead to unexpected setbacks, putting both the success of your projects and your company’s reputation at risk.
Challenge Area | Description | Potential Consequences | Solutions by Global EOR |
Regulatory Compliance | Navigating the complex and ever-changing immigration laws and regulations of each country in which you operate. | Penalties, fines, and deportation of staff; non-compliance can also lead to other legal and financial consequences. | Leverage Global EOR’s expert legal team and deep knowledge of local immigration laws to ensure compliance. |
Documentation | Gathering, verifying, and submitting the correct documentation for each immigration application. | Visa delays or rejections; incomplete or inaccurate documentation can also lead to other complications. | Outsource document management to Global EOR’s specialists to ensure accuracy and completeness. |
Timeline Management | Coordinating visa applications with project timelines and employee start dates. | Missed project deadlines and potential financial losses; disruption to business operations. | Rely on Global EOR’s streamlined processing and tracking system to ensure timely visa approvals. |
Cost | Setting up and maintaining a local entity in each country where you employ staff is expensive. | Reduced profitability and competitiveness. | Partner with a Global EOR to avoid the need to establish your own local entities. |
Complexity | Managing the complex and time-consuming process of global immigration in-house. | Increased workload for HR staff, decreased focus on core business priorities. | Offload the burden of global immigration to Global EOR’s experienced team. |
At Express Global Employment, we understand the nuances of these challenges. We provide a comprehensive Global Employer of Record (EOR) solution enriched with extensive immigration support. Our expertise lies in solving the complexities of international employment, ensuring compliance and efficiency in your business expansion. Partnering with us means your top talent can concentrate on achieving project goals, free from the burdens of navigating the potential obstacles of international employment and immigration intricacies in Angola.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that Express Global Employment does not operate as an immigration service. We exclusively assist businesses seeking to deploy their expatriates overseas. Our scope of immigration support in Namibia is solely confined to post-immigration employment through our Global EOR solution. We do not cater to individual requests or aspirations to work abroad.
Navigating the Complexities of Immigration Regulations
Expanding your business into new markets often requires tapping into a wider talent pool, which may involve hiring international employees. However, navigating the intricacies of immigration regulations and securing work permits for these individuals can be daunting for employers. At Express Global Employment, we understand your challenges and are committed to providing comprehensive immigration support to help you seamlessly integrate top talent from around the globe.
Complex Visa Processes
Immigration regulations vary greatly from country to country, with each jurisdiction having its own set of visa categories, application procedures, and eligibility requirements. Navigating this labyrinth of rules and regulations can be overwhelming and time-consuming, especially for businesses that are unfamiliar with the immigration systems of their target markets.
Ever-Evolving Immigration Laws
Immigration laws are constantly changing, with new regulations and amendments being introduced frequently. This dynamic nature of immigration policies can make it difficult for businesses to stay compliant and adapt to evolving requirements. Non-compliance can result in penalties, fines, or even the deportation of international employees.
Documentation Complexities
Obtaining work permits for international employees typically involves submitting a comprehensive package of documentation, including employment contracts, financial statements, educational transcripts, and proof of residency. Gathering and presenting this documentation correctly and efficiently can be complex and error-prone.
Express Global Employment: Your Immigration Solution in 190 countries
With our expert immigration specialists, we take the complexities out of global talent acquisition, ensuring a smooth and compliant onboarding process for your international hires. We meticulously assess your specific needs, guide you through the intricacies of visa categories and application procedures, and assist in gathering and submitting the necessary documentation.
Comprehensive Business Immigration Support
Businesses aiming to employ international talent can often be challenged by the complexity of immigration regulations and procedures. These can lead to possible delays or rejections in issuing work permits and visas. Our Global Employer of Record (EOR) service offers a vital advantage with our established global employment infrastructure adept at sponsoring work permits for your enterprise. We provide a streamlined and expert service, guiding clients through every step of the immigration process for assured and efficient outcomes.
Comprehensive immigration support services
- Identifying the most suitable visa categories for your international hires
- Processing visa applications and ensuring their timely approval
- Managing visa renewals and extensions, ensuring your employees’ legal status remains valid
- Providing expert advice on immigration regulations and compliance
- Protecting your business from potential legal pitfalls and penalties
- And more.
Who Can Benefit?
- Employer Companies
Organizations looking to relocate selected international immigration & work permit support for hiring foreign talent in 190 countries we cover.
- Individual Employees
Individuals whose employer is willing to support their immigration and employment.
Partner with Express Global Employment and unlock the full potential of global talent:
- Streamline your global hiring process
- Reduce administrative burden and free up your HR team
- Secure work permits for your international hires
- Ensure seamless onboarding and rapid integration
- Maintain compliance with ever-changing immigration regulations
- Position your business for success in the global marketplace
Contact us today to discuss how our comprehensive immigration services can help you confidently achieve your business goals and expand into new markets.
Work Permit in Namibia: Estimated Time for Securing
Typically, the work permit issuance in Namibia takes from 3 to 9 months for a long-term permit of one to three years.
How to Get a Work Permit in Namibia
- Completed application form
- 2 passport-sized photographs
- Copy of passport
- Educational qualifications and certificates
- Record of previously held positions and work references
- Medical certificate
- Police certificate from country of origin
- Copy of marriage/divorce certificate (if married to a Namibian citizen) and proof of citizenship.
Work Permit Requirements in Namibia
Name | Notes | Copies |
Resume/CV (5 years) | Showing relevant professional experience and education for at least the last five years. | One clear copy |
2 Passport Photographs 3.5cm x 4.5cm | 3.5cm x 4.5cm, in colour, with a white background. Face forward, mouth closed, eyes open. | Two originals |
Valid Passport | One original | |
Visa Application Form 3-1/0033 | Completed and signed. | One original |
Medical Report 3-1/0003 | Completed, signed and stamped by an appropriate medical professional on the required form. This report may not be older than six months at the time of submission of the application. | One original |
Radiological Report 31/0004 | Completed, signed and stamped by an appropriate medical professional on the required form. Not required for children under 12 or pregnant women. This report may not be older than six months at the time of submission of the application. | One original |
Certified Copy of Passport | Copy of passport information page certified as a true copy as the original. The passport must be valid for at least three months after the proposed expiry date of the permit. | One clear and certified copy |
Medical Aid | Proof of medical cover for the duration of stay in Namibia, either in original or certified copy. | One clear and certified copy |
References/Certificates of Service | Letters of reference from previous employers. These must be on company letterhead detailing prior positions and outlining the applicant’s skills. | One original |
Police Clearance | Original police clearance certificate from the country of origin and country of current residence (if different). Should be accompanied by a certified translation into English if required. | One certified and translated copy; one original |
Copy of Marriage Certificate | Certified copy of marriage certificate, along with certified translation into English if applicable. | One clear, certified and translated copy; one clear and certified copy |
Copies of Educational Certificates | Certified copies of any additional diplomas or certificates relating to the applicant’s field of expertise, along with a translation into English if applicable. | One certified and translated copy; one clear and certified copy |
Highest Education Certificate | Certified copy of the highest tertiary education qualification either from a university, college, or technical institution, along with a translation into English if applicable. | One certified and translated copy; one clear and certified copy |
Application Form 3-1/001 | Temporary work permit application form to be signed by applicant. | One original |
All-In-One Global Employment Solution in Namibia
Employing globally is no longer a maze of local setups and legal hurdles. With Express Global Employment, you can build a global team seamlessly. Benefit from our comprehensive, compliant, and efficient global employment solutions that eliminate the complexity of international hiring. From contract generation to seamless integration, we ensure that your expansion is as limitless as your ambition.
Global Mobility Support
Our global mobility support is about turning complexity into simplicity. We expedite onboarding and immigration procedures, ensuring your global talent is ready to engage and deliver results swiftly. By eliminating red tape and administrative burdens, your team can focus on what they do best, propelling your business forward in every corner of the globe.
Global Payroll & Benefits, Handled
Financial well-being is critical to employee satisfaction. That’s why we navigate the intricacies of international payroll and benefits with expertise. Our solutions offer your workforce a competitive and fully compliant financial package, wherever they may be. With Express Global Employment, you can assure your team that their compensation is globally competitive wherever they are.
Borderless Expansion, No Entity Needed
Launch your workforce in 190 countries without the burden of establishing local entities. Our all-in-one global employment solution allows quick, compliant onboarding and talent management. You can immediately scale up your operations and seize international opportunities with Express Global Employment as your guide.
New Markets. Zero Risks.
Expanding your business’s horizons should not multiply its risks. Protect your global ventures from compliance pitfalls with our expert guidance. We manage the complexities of employee classification and permanent establishment risks, ensuring that your expansion is secure and strategically sound. With us, new markets mean new opportunities, not new worries.
Global Payroll Calculator Helps You Streamline Global HR Operations
By creating the Global Payroll Calculator, we’ve done the global payroll and tax math and compliance for you.
- Eliminate the time-consuming and costly process of doing your manual calculations.
- Gain instant access to up-to-date salary cost breakdowns based on local tax laws and regulations and update in real-time with the latest employment and tax legislation changes across 190 countries.
- Stay compliant on all international payroll matters, including local taxes, labour rules, and benefits.
- Minimized the risk and global cost-of-hire.