Live in Namibia while having a job in Sri Lanka

Can I work remotely for a company in Sri Lanka while being in Namibia?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Your visa. You can work for a company in Sri Lanka as a non-resident visa holder, but you will have to apply for a working visa for Namibia. This means that you will have to apply for a working visa for Namibia first, and then you can apply for a non-resident visa for Sri Lanka.
  2. Your employer. You will have to apply for a working visa for Namibia first, and then you can apply for a working visa for Sri Lanka.
  3. Your skills. You will have to check if your skills are recognized in Namibia, and if so, you will have to apply for a working visa for Namibia first, and then you can apply for a working visa for Sri Lanka.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What is the procedure to apply for a work visa for Namibia?
Step 1:
Apply for a working visa for Namibia.
Step 2:
Apply for a non-resident visa for Sri Lanka.
Step 3:
Apply for a working visa for Sri Lanka.
Step 4:
Step 5:
Arrive in Namibia.
Step 6:
Arrive in Sri Lanka.

How to live in Namibia and find remote work in Sri Lanka?

Finding remote work in Sri Lanka if you are located in Namibia might be difficult, therefore we recommend to find a remote job in Namibia.

Namibia is a small country in Southern Africa, with a population of 2.4 million people. The capital city is Windhoek and the official language is Afrikaans. Namibia is also a very friendly country with a lot of opportunities.
The most popular job sectors in Namibia are IT, Tourism, Education and Health. There are more than 500 companies in Namibia, who are active in the IT sector. There are more than 100 tourism companies in Namibia.
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Sri Lanka is a country located in South Asia, with a population of 21 million people. The official language of Sri Lanka is Sinhalese, but English is widely spoken. Sri Lanka is also a very friendly country, with a lot of opportunities.
The most popular job sectors in Sri Lanka are IT, Tourism, Education and Health. There are more than 500 companies in Sri Lanka, who are active in the IT sector. There are more than 100 tourism companies in Sri Lanka.
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In this post, you can find the best remote job offers in Namibia and Sri Lanka.
Best remote job offers in Namibia
Remote jobs in Namibia are not easy to find, but there are some job offers in the IT sector.

How a company in Sri Lanka can send my salary in Namibia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Sri Lanka, you salary can be send to Namibia but your expenses must be paid in Sri Lanka.

I am from Namibia and I have a Sri Lankan company. I am working in a remote company in Sri Lanka. I live in Namibia and my salary is in Namibia. I work from home, my office is my living room.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Namibia for a company in Sri Lanka?

If you are working remotely in Namibia for a corporation established in Sri Lanka, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

The first thing you need to do is to register your Namibian company. This can be done online or by using a Namibian agent. You will need to provide your Namibian company’s details, the name of the company, the date of incorporation, the name of the company’s registered address and the registered address of the company’s principal place of business.
You will also need to provide the following information:
A Namibian business licence. This is a temporary licence and you can obtain it online.
A Namibian tax registration certificate. This is a permanent registration certificate that you can obtain online.
A Namibian company tax return. You can obtain this online.
A Namibian tax payment receipt. You can obtain this online.
A Namibian tax clearance certificate. You can obtain this online.
A Namibian company registration certificate. You can obtain this online.
Once you have registered your Namibian company, you will need to register your Namibian company’s employees. You can do this online or by using a Namibian agent. You will need to provide the following information:
The name of the employee
The employee’s Namibian company registration number
The employee’s Namibian tax registration number