Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE application period for student permits for the 2026 academic year will officially open on Monday, 3 November 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security hereby informs the general public, particularly prospective foreign students who are enrolled or intend to enrol with Namibian educational institutions, that the application period for Student Permits for the 2026 academic year will officially open on 3 November 2025 and close on 20 March 2026,\u201d said Nghidinua Daniel, the Ministry\u2019s Executive Director for Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daniel advised all foreign students to submit their Student Permit applications within the stipulated period, as no extensions will be granted beyond the 20 March 2026 deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application forms can be obtained from the Ministry\u2019s official website at www.mha.gov.na and must be fully completed, signed, and accompanied by certified copies of all required supporting documents before submission. Student permit fees are payable once the application is approved. The fees for primary and secondary education are N$1,600, while the fees for tertiary education are N$2,200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cApplications for courses lasting less than one year may be submitted at any time, provided the applicant has a valid offer from a Namibian educational institution and remains outside Namibia while awaiting the outcome of the application,\u201d Daniel said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted that approval letters or acknowledgement receipts issued by the Ministry are not valid Student Permits and cannot be used as proof of permit status at any port of entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Ministry issues a stern warning to foreign students who obtain Student Permits but fail to attend classes and instead engage in other activities or business ventures. Such conduct is a serious violation of immigration laws, and strict measures will be taken against offenders,\u201d Daniel added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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