Namibia visa requirements for Nigerian citizens
Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Namibia.
NGA
Nigeria
NAM
Namibia
Visa on arrival
Get it at the airport or border.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
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.
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
Coming from Nigeria
- Plugs D MAdapter for some
- MoneyNAD $
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- 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 ($), South African rand (R)
- Languages
- Afrikaans, German, English
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +264
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Questions
Do nigerian citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Namibia.
Can I get the Namibia visa at the airport?
Yes. Nigerian citizens get the visa when they land in Namibia. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do namibian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Namibian citizens need an eVisa for Nigeria. Apply on the official website.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Namibia?
Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya Lesotho, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Namibia are easier for nigerian citizens?
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde Chad, and 3 more let nigerian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Namibia?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Namibia?
Namibian dollar ($) 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 Nigeria passport?
It ranks #88 and reaches 42 destinations without applying ahead.
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