WINDHOEK, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has committed to relaxing visa requirements in order to boost local economic growth, a government minister said Thursday.
Speaking at a media briefing, Trade Minister Tjekero Tweya said there had been indications that the current visa requirement was harmful to Namibia's economic growth.
"It is indicated that the current visa requirement can deprive Namibia from tourist spending, Foreign Direct Investment and New Business Opportunities," he said.
He said that cabinet had directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration to make concerted efforts to implement recommendations regarding business and residence visa regulations.
"We are recommending the introduction of an e-visa or visa at entry point at a low nominal fee, provision of easy access for work visa for highly skilled professional and sort after skills, and provision of easy access for residence visa for foreign pensioners," he said.
Namibia will also offer residence visa on the back of capital investment while business people with already established businesses in Namibia will be given multiple entry visa valid for five years.
