Namibia Visa Types, Requirements, and Application

Namibia offers various visa types for travelers, including tourist, business, work, and student visas. Requirements may include a valid passport, application form, passport photos, proof of financial means, and travel itinerary. Application can be made online or at the Namibian embassy or consulate. Processing times may vary. For work visas, additional documents like a job offer letter and work permit are required. Always check the Namibian embassy website for the most current visa information and requirements.

Important informations

Visa Information
Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa for Namibia:
  • Angola
  • Ireland
  • Portugal
  • Armenia
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Australia
  • Jamaica
  • Seychelles
  • Austria
  • Japan
  • Singapore
  • Azerbaijan
  • Kazakhstan
  • South Africa
  • Belarus
  • Kenya
  • Spain
  • Belgium
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Sweden
  • Botswana
  • Lesotho
  • Switzerland
  • Brazil
  • Liechtenstein
  • Tajikistan
  • Canada
  • Luxembourg
  • Turkmenistan
  • Cuba
  • Macau
  • Tanzania
  • Denmark
  • Malaysia
  • United Kingdom
  • Eswatini
  • Malawi
  • United States
  • Finland
  • Mauritius
  • Uzbekistan
  • France
  • Moldova
  • Ukraine
  • Germany
  • Mozambique
  • Zambia
  • Hong Kong
  • Netherlands
  • Zimbabwe
  • Iceland
  • New Zealand
  • Indonesia
  • Norway
Official, diplomatic, or service passport holders of the following countries do not need a visa:
  • Ghana
  • Republic of the Congo
  • India
  • Nigeria
  • Poland
  • Rwanda
  • Turkey
  • Venezuela
Visa-Free Countries for Namibian Passport Holders:
  • Angola
  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Cuba
  • Ecuador
  • Guyana
  • Peru
  • South Africa
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela
To apply for a Namibia visa:
  • Apply at the port of entry
  • Apply at the embassy of Namibia
Documents required for a Namibia visa:
  • Fully completed and signed Namibia visa application form
  • Passport valid for at least six months after the return date
  • Booked / Confirmed Flight Itinerary
  • Accommodation proof for your stay in Namibia
  • Bank statement proving financial stability
  • Business letter stating the purpose of your visit (if applicable)
  • Fee payment receipt
  • Two passport-sized photos
  • Letter of invitation from a friend or family member residing in Namibia
  • All documents must be translated into English
Processing time for a Namibia tourist visa:
Three days
Duration of a Namibia visa:
  • Single entry visa: 90 days within 180 days
  • Multiple entry visa: 90 days within 180 days
Namibia Visa Fees:
Depends on the visa type, age, country of application, and purpose of visit

Eligible countries

  • Angola
  • Ireland
  • Portugal
  • Armenia
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Australia
  • Jamaica
  • Seychelles
  • Austria
  • Japan
  • Singapore
  • Azerbaijan
  • Kazakhstan
  • South Africa
  • Belarus
  • Kenya
  • Spain
  • Belgium
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Sweden
  • Botswana
  • Lesotho
  • Switzerland
  • Brazil
  • Liechtenstein
  • Tajikistan
  • Canada
  • Luxembourg
  • Turkmenistan
  • Cuba
  • Macau
  • Tanzania
  • Denmark
  • Malaysia
  • United Kingdom
  • Eswatini
  • Malawi
  • United States
  • Finland
  • Mauritius
  • Uzbekistan
  • France
  • Moldova
  • Ukraine
  • Germany
  • Mozambique
  • Zambia
  • Hong Kong
  • Netherlands
  • Zimbabwe
  • Iceland
  • New Zealand
  • Indonesia
  • Norway
  • Official, diplomatic, or service passport holders of Ghana, Republic of the Congo, India, Nigeria, Poland, Rwanda, Turkey, Venezuela, and African countries
  • Benin
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Rwanda
  • Bulgaria
  • Eritrea
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Burkina Faso
  • Gabon
  • Sierra Leone
  • Burundi
  • Gambia
  • Slovakia
  • Cambodia
  • Guinea
  • South Korea
  • Cameroon
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Thailand
  • Central African Republic
  • Hungary
  • Togo
  • Chad
  • Liberia
  • Tunisia
  • Chile
  • Madagascar
  • Turkey
  • Cabo Verde
  • Mexico
  • Uganda
  • Comoros
  • Nicaragua
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Ivory Coast
  • Nigeria
  • Venezuela
  • Czechia
  • Poland
  • Vietnam
  • Djibouti
  • Romania

Summary

The following are the key points from the text regarding Namibia visa policy:

1. Citizens of certain countries do not need a visa to enter Namibia for up to three months within a year, including Angola, Ireland, Portugal, Armenia, Italy, Russia, Australia, Jamaica, Seychelles, Austria, Japan, Singapore, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Belarus, Kenya, Spain, Belgium, Kyrgyzstan, Sweden, Botswana, Lesotho, Switzerland, Brazil, Liechtenstein, Tajikistan, Canada, Luxembourg, Turkmenistan, Cuba, Macau, Tanzania, Denmark, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Eswatini, Malawi, United States, Finland, Mauritius, Uzbekistan, France, Moldova, Ukraine, Germany, Mozambique, Zambia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Zimbabwe.

2. Official, diplomatic, or service passport holders of Ghana, Republic of the Congo, India, Nigeria, Poland, Rwanda, Turkey, and Venezuela do not need a visa to enter Namibia.

3. Foreigners from other countries can apply for a visa at the port of entry or at the embassy of Namibia.

4. To apply for a visa at the embassy, contact the nearest embassy, book a visa appointment, fill out the application form, gather all required documents, submit the documents and pay the fee.

5. Required documents include a completed and signed Namibia visa application form, a valid passport with at least six months validity and three blank pages, a confirmed flight itinerary, accommodation proof, a bank statement, a business letter (if applicable), a fee payment receipt, and two passport-sized photos.

6. The processing time for a Namibia tourist visa is three days.

7. The duration of a Namibia visa depends on the type of visa, with a single entry visa allowing a stay of up to 90 days within 180 days and a multiple entry visa allowing multiple entries within 90 days within 180 days.

8. Namibia visa fees depend on the visa type, age, country of application, and purpose of visit.

9. Namibia visa types include official, temporary work, tourist, business, and student visas.

10. Recommended tourist destinations in Namibia include Sossusvlei, the National Park of Etosha, the Fish River Canyon, and Kolmanskop.