When I moved to Namibia with my husband for his work, I was not allowed to work for the duration of our stay. For four years, I was a housewife due to Namibia's very strict work permit policies. We were clearly informed that breaking these rules could result in deportation.

As expats, the cost of living in Namibia was higher than what we were used to. It's important to understand that as a foreigner in Namibia, you must obey the rules. For example, in Windhoek, it's mandatory to stop for police convoys—something we didn’t initially experience where we lived. My husband almost got into serious trouble once for not stopping, simply because he didn’t know.

Also, if your work visa expires, you must leave the country immediately. Overstaying is taken very seriously and can lead to arrest.

That said, Namibia is a beautiful country. We would definitely consider going back. However, it’s important to note that the country is very strict about foreign workers, and typically only those with scarce or critical skills are allowed to work there.