17 Visa Options in Africa (2026)
African visa programmes are an increasingly attractive option for expats seeking low entry thresholds and growing economies. Mauritius, Namibia, and South Africa offer retirement, investor, and remote work visas with competitive income requirements and favourable tax treatment.
Showing 17 visa options in Africa
Mauritius
Africa
Mauritius Premium Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
1 wk
Duration
12 mo
Mauritius
Africa
Mauritius Retirement Permit
Min Income
$24,000/mo
Processing
Not specified
Duration
60 mo
Namibia
Africa
Namibia Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$2,000/mo
Processing
2-3 wks
Duration
6 mo
Mauritius
Africa
Mauritius Occupation Permit (Investor)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Not specified
Duration
36 mo
Seychelles
Africa
Seychelles Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
2-4 wks
Duration
6 mo
Cape Verde
Africa
Cape Verde Remote Working Visa
Min Income
$5,043/mo
Processing
2 wks
Duration
6 mo
Kenya
Africa
Kenya Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$4,583/mo
Processing
2-4 wks
Duration
12 mo
Mauritius
Africa
Mauritius Occupation Permit (Self-Employed)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Not specified
Duration
120 mo
South Africa
Africa
South Africa Retired Person Visa
Min Income
$2,050/mo
Processing
4-13 wks
Duration
30 mo
Rwanda
Africa
Rwanda Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$2,000/mo
Processing
Not specified
Duration
1 mo
Morocco
Africa
Morocco Retirement Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Not specified
Duration
12 mo
Morocco
Africa
Morocco Self-Employed / Travailleur Indépendant Residency
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
26 wks
Duration
12 mo
Namibia
Africa
Namibia Self-Employment Work Permit
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Not specified
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
South Africa
Africa
South Africa Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$2,950/mo
Processing
4-8 wks
Duration
36 mo
Ghana
Africa
Ghana Right of Abode / Extended Residency
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
52-104 wks
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.