Embassy
Embassy of the United States, Windhoek
Windhoek
38 Metje Street Klein Windhoek Windhoek, Namibia
Namibia visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens get a visa on arrival in Namibia, for up to 90 days.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
NAM
Namibia
Visa on arrival
Eligible holiday visitors can apply and pay at an approved entry point.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Fees vary by nationality and age
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Namibia
- Beginning April 1st, 2025, US citizens will have to obtain a visa for Namibia.
- US citizens will be issued with visas on arrival upon payment of a designated fee.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Namibia.
Ways into Namibia
Your nationality decides which holiday entry route you can use.
eVisa For your passportOnline arrival visaEligible holiday visitors can apply online and print their visa before travel.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Fees vary by nationality and age
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Sign in to the official portal from outside Namibia.
- Choose Visa-on-Arrival Application and fill in your details.
- Upload your passport scan and photo.
- Pay online and submit.
- Download and print the issued visa.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- 3 blank passport pages
- Passport scan
- Recent passport photo
- Completed online application
- Host invitation if invited
- Proof of funds
- Stay up to 90 days if granted; use the visa's printed dates.
- Check nationality exemptions first, then choose an entry point accepting electronic visas.
Visa on arrival For your passportVisa on arrivalEligible holiday visitors can apply and pay at an approved entry point.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Fees vary by nationality and age
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your nationality and entry point qualify.
- Fill in the application and arrival form.
- Show your passport and supporting documents.
- Sign the arrival form in front of immigration.
- Pay by card and receive your visa.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- 3 blank passport pages
- Completed application
- Hotel booking or host invitation
- Proof of funds
- Travel plans
- Travel or medical insurance
- Child's birth certificate or consent
- Stay up to 90 days if granted; not every border issues arrival visas.
- The ministry recommends applying online before arrival.
eVisaHoliday eVisaApply online before travel if you need a holiday visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Official fees differ; check when applying
- Processing
- 5–10 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Open the Holiday Visa service from outside Namibia.
- Fill in the form and upload your documents.
- Follow the approval and payment steps.
- Download and print the issued visa.
- Use an entry point that accepts electronic visas.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- 3 blank passport pages
- Recent passport photo
- Online application
- Hotel booking or host invitation
- Proof of funds
- Travel plans
- Travel or medical insurance
- Processing estimates use working days; 90 days is the yearly maximum, not guaranteed.
- An approval or receipt is not your visa; follow its printed dates.
Sources (24)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security: Department of Immigration Control and Citizenship
- Official electronic Visa on Arrival service and nationality list
- Ministry visa requirements fact sheet, version 4, 28 May 2025, hosted by the Washington embassy
- Ministry: Countries Exempted
- Ministry: Visa classes, requirements and fees
- Ministry: Application Fees
- Ministry: Visa and Permits Processing Time
- Ministry: Visa and Permits FAQ
- Ministry: Customer Service Charter
- Ministry: Cabinet visa amendments, 27 March 2025
- Namibia Embassy, Washington: Consular Services
- Namibia Embassy, Washington: Foreign Nationals
- Official visa application instructions hosted by the Washington embassy
- Namibia Embassy, Washington: Temporary Work or Study Permit
- Namibia High Commission, London: Services for Foreign Nationals
- Namibia High Commission, New Delhi: Business Visa
- Namibia Embassy, Helsinki: Tourism and Entry visa
- Namibia Embassy, Berlin: Application for Study Permit
- Namibia Embassy, Berlin: Temporary Work and Employment Permit
- Namibia Embassy, Brussels: Exemptions and seamen
- Namibia Embassy, Vienna: Visa Requirements
- Namibia Honorary Consulate, Lisbon: Going there
- Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board: Digital Nomad Visa
- Board: Digital Nomad Visa FAQ; indexed official text read, direct document retrieval returned 404
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs D MAdapter needed
- MoneyNAD $
- Time+13h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageAfrikaansSpoken at home too
- Emergency10 111 policedepends on town/city ambulance
Planning your Namibia trip
- Sossusvlei and the Namib DesertSee rust-coloured sand and towering dunes. Their colours change at sunrise and sunset.
- Fish River CanyonThis vast canyon stretches for 160 km. It reaches nearly 550 metres deep.
- Etosha National ParkThe salt pan attracts wildlife, especially during the dry winter months.
- Skeleton Coast National ParkThis remote coast is known for fog, shipwrecks, stone and sand. Much of it is difficult to reach.
Scams to watch for in Namibia
- PickpocketingThieves steal belongings from your pockets or bag. Carrying a bag can also make you stand out as a tourist.
- Shared-taxi fare overchargingShared-taxi fares are regulated and are not open to bargaining. Some drivers charge tourists more because they do not know the standard fare.
- Taxi-linked robberySome taxi drivers identify vulnerable tourists and coordinate with robbers by phone. Sharing your exact accommodation can also reveal your likely route.
About Namibia
Namibia is a republic on the Atlantic coast of Southern Africa, holding two large deserts.
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Money
- Namibian dollar ($), South African rand (R)
- Languages
- Afrikaans, German, English
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +264
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Namibia?
Do american citizens need a visa for Namibia?
American citizens get a visa on arrival in Namibia, for up to 90 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Namibia?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Namibia visa at the airport?
Yes. American citizens get the visa when they land in Namibia. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do namibian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Namibian citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Namibia?
Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Argentina Canada, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Namibia are easier for american citizens?
Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa Zimbabwe, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Namibia?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Namibia?
Namibian dollar ($) and South African rand (R). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Namibia?
Afrikaans, German, English Herero, and 5 more.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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