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Which Namibian bank can open an account remotely for a non-resident?

I am a Polish citizen and resident currently preparing a consulting business in Namibia under the name CIOLEKPRO.


I am looking for a Namibian bank account that can be opened remotely from Poland, without travelling to Namibia.


My situation is simple:


Polish citizen and resident

foreign non-resident

consulting business

no Namibian residence permit

no local employment

no planned relocation to Namibia

business activity and services performed mainly outside Namibia

account needed initially for BIPA / NamRA payments and later for normal business transactions


I would be very grateful for first-hand experience from anyone who has opened a Namibian account as a non-resident.


In particular:


Which bank actually accepts foreign non-residents?

Can the full account opening and KYC process be completed online / by video from abroad?

Is a Namibian residential or business address required?

Is a Namibian tax number required before the account can be opened?

Which banks are practical for receiving international business payments?


I have seen references to FNB, Bank Windhoek, Nedbank, Standard Bank and BIC Bank, but I am looking for recent practical experience rather than general bank advertising.


Thank you in advance.


Andrzej Ciołek

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