Work in Namibia for a company in Switzerland

By Mark 04 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Namibia for a company in Switzerland?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. The country of your residence is the same as the one of your employer.
  2. The company must be based in a European country (EU, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Vatican City).
  3. The company must have a physical presence in one of these countries (i.e. it has a registered office in the country).
  4. The company must be registered in a country of which the country of your residence is a part.
  5. The company must have a legal entity in a country of which the country of your residence is a part.
  6. The company must have a legal entity in the country of your residence.
  7. The company must have a physical presence in the country of your residence.

How can I find a remote job in Switzerland while living in Namibia?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Switzerland even if you are located in Namibia, for that we offer you a few tips on how to find a remote job in Switzerland.

  1. Do you have any experience in Switzerland?
    If you are a Swiss national living in Namibia, you can apply for the Swiss Visa and get a work permit, if you have worked for the previous 3 years in Switzerland. If you have worked in Switzerland for less than 3 years, you can still apply for the Swiss Visa, but you must have worked for the previous 6 months in Switzerland.
  2. Do you have a Swiss residence permit?
    If you are not a Swiss national, you can apply for a residence permit for Switzerland. You can apply for the Swiss residence permit if you are a Namibian citizen, and you have lived in Namibia for the previous 12 months.
  3. Do you speak Swiss or German?
    If you have no experience in Switzerland, you can apply for a work permit for the previous 3 years. If you have lived in Namibia for the previous 12 months, you can apply for a residence permit for Switzerland.
  4. What are your qualifications?
    You must have a degree, a diploma or a university degree, or a professional qualification. You can apply for a work permit if you have worked for the previous 3 years. You can apply for a residence permit if you have lived in Namibia for the previous 12 months.

How can I get paid in Namibia when working remotely for a company in Switzerland?

It is possible to get paid in Namibia while working for a company in Switzerland but you must have a bank account in Namibia.

You can get paid in Namibia by using the SWIFT code of your bank account in Namibia and the IBAN code of your bank account in Switzerland.
For example, if your bank account in Namibia is with BNP Paribas, you can use the SWIFT code of BNP Paribas: BNPBP. If your bank account in Switzerland is with Swiss Bank Corporation, you can use the IBAN code of Swiss Bank Corporation: CHSBK.
If you are a freelancer or a contractor, you can get paid in Namibia by using the SWIFT code of your bank account in Namibia and the IBAN code of your bank account in Switzerland.

Will I pay taxes in Namibia or Switzerland when working remotely in Namibia?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Namibia for a corporation in Switzerland, so it is important to know which country you will be working in.

What is the difference between working in Namibia and working in Switzerland?
The answer to this question depends on which country you are working in. When you are working in Namibia, you will be working in Namibia. When you are working in Switzerland, you will be working in Switzerland.

Working in Namibia
In Namibia, you will be working in Namibia. You will be working in Namibia when you are working in Namibia.