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

Digital Nomad

Mauritius Premium Visa

3.7
score
Admin ease 2.5/5

Min Income

$1,500/mo

Processing

4 days–1 wks

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Mauritius

Africa

Retirement

Mauritius Retirement Permit

3.4
score
Admin ease 1.5/5

Min Income

$24,000/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

60 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Namibia

Africa

Digital Nomad

Namibia Digital Nomad Visa

3.3
score
Admin ease 1.9/5

Min Income

$2,000/mo

Processing

2 wks–3 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

6 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Mauritius

Africa

Investor

Mauritius Occupation Permit (Investor)

3.2
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

36 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewableDependents OK
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Seychelles

Africa

Digital Nomad

Seychelles Digital Nomad Visa

3.1
score
Admin ease 2.2/5

Min Income

—

Processing

2 wks–4 wks

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

6 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Cape Verde

Africa

Digital Nomad

Cape Verde Remote Working Visa

3.0
score
Admin ease 2.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

2 wks

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

6 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Kenya

Africa

Digital Nomad

Kenya Digital Nomad Visa

2.8
score
Admin ease 1.7/5

Min Income

$4,583/mo

Processing

2 wks–4 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Mauritius

Africa

Freelancer

Mauritius Occupation Permit (Self-Employed)

2.7
score
Admin ease 1.1/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

120 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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South Africa

Africa

Retirement

South Africa Retired Person Visa

2.6
score
Admin ease 1.6/5

Min Income

$2,050/mo

Processing

4 wks–13 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

30 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Morocco

Africa

Freelancer

Morocco Self-Employed / Travailleur Indépendant Residency

2.5
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

26 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Rwanda

Africa

Digital Nomad

Rwanda Digital Nomad Visa

2.5
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$2,000/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

1 mo

Renewable
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Morocco

Africa

Retirement

Morocco Retirement Visa

2.5
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

→ PRRenewable
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South Africa

Africa

Digital Nomad

South Africa Digital Nomad Visa

2.4
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

$2,950/mo

Processing

8 wks–10 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

36 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Namibia

Africa

Freelancer

Namibia Self-Employment Work Permit

2.4
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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Ghana

Africa

Passive Income

Ghana Right of Abode / Extended Residency

2.3
score
Admin ease 1.1/5

Min Income

—

Processing

~104 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

—

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Ghana

Africa

Digital Nomad

Ghana Digital Nomad Visa

2.3
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Not rated

Duration

—

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Morocco

Africa

Digital Nomad

Morocco Digital Nomad Visa

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

Renewable
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