Work in Namibia for a company in Finland

By Mark 01 June 2022

Can I live in Namibia and work remotely for a company in Finland?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Are you a Finnish citizen?
  2. Do you have a Finnish passport?
  3. Do you have a residence permit?
  4. Are you legally allowed to work in Finland?
  5. Are you allowed to work in Namibia?
  6. Do you have a residence permit in Namibia?
  7. Do you have a business visa?

I am currently working in Namibia and want to work remotely from Finland. I have a residence permit and a business visa. My company is based in Finland and I would like to work for them from Namibia.

How to find remote work in Finland while living in Namibia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Finland even though you are located in Namibia. For that we need to have a look at the work visa system in Finland.

In Finland, you need to be a resident in Finland in order to get a work visa. You can apply for the work visa directly at the Finnish Immigration Service (Finnish: Suomen Valtiollinen Vapaaehtoinen Säästöverkosto, SVV). The work visa is valid for a period of three years and you can renew it for another three years.
The work visa is granted if you are able to prove that you have a job offer in Finland.
The work visa is not granted if you are not able to prove that you have a job offer in Finland.

How to get paid in Namibia when working remotely for a corporation in Finland?

You can get paid in Namibia even if you are working for a company in Finland, however , you need to make sure that you are in Namibia to work for a Namibian company.

You can get paid in Namibia even if you are working for a company in Finland, however, you need to make sure that you are in Namibia to work for a Namibian company.

How do taxes work in Namibia if I’m working remotely for a company Namibia?

When working remotely in Namibia for a firm based in Finland, taxes might be tricky, therefore I have made a list of questions for you to help you figure out how to do taxes in Namibia if you are working remotely.

  1. Do I need to do taxes in Namibia if I’m working remotely in Namibia for a company based in Finland?
  2. How do I calculate my tax in Namibia if I’m working remotely in Namibia for a company based in Finland?
  3. How do I claim my tax in Namibia if I’m working remotely in Namibia for a company based in Finland?
  4. How do I calculate my tax in Namibia if I’m working remotely in Namibia for a company based in Namibia?