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Namibia visas

Namibia e-visa

Namibia offers online visas. There is a simplified option for people eligible for a visa on arrival and a separate option for other passport holders who need a visa.

Ways to get a Namibia e-visa

  1. Simplified e-Visa

    eVisa

    Nationals of countries and territories eligible for a visa on arrival.

    Passports that qualify (117)

    1. Check that your nationality qualifies for a visa on arrival.
    2. Apply online for the simplified e-Visa before travelling.
    3. Use an approved e-Visa entry point.
  2. Separate e-Visa

    eVisa

    Passport holders from countries that are neither visa-exempt nor eligible for a visa on arrival.

    Processing
    Longer than the simplified e-Visa; no exact time is specified.
    1. Check that you do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival.
    2. Apply online for the separate e-Visa.
    3. Use an approved e-Visa entry point.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa can use the online option that matches their passport eligibility.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an e-Visa for a visit within their allowance.

How to apply

  1. Check whether you qualify for the simplified or separate e-Visa.
  2. Apply online before travelling.
  3. Enter Namibia through an approved e-Visa entry point.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Good to know

  • Enter through one of the approved e-Visa entry points.
  • Namibian authorities strongly recommend applying in advance to avoid complications or delays on arrival.
  • Approved airports: Windhoek Hosea Kutako International, Walvis Bay, Eros, Ondangwa, Oranjemund, Gobabis, Grootfontein, Keetmanshoop, Lüderitz, Mpacha, Rundu and Singalamwe.
  • Approved seaports: Lüderitz Port and Walvis Bay Port.
  • Approved land border posts: Ariamsvlei, Impalia Island, Omahenene, Oranjemund, Oshikango, Kasika, Katima Mulilo, Katwitwi, Klein Manasse, Mata-Mata, Mohembo, Ngoma, Nkurenkuru, Noordoewer, Rucana, Sarasungu, Sendelingsdrift, Trans-Kalahari and Velloorsdrift.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Namibia?

Travellers who need a visa can use the online option that matches their passport eligibility. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an e-Visa for a visit within their allowance.

What are the ways to get a e-visa for Namibia?

There are 2 options: Simplified e-Visa (an online visa); Separate e-Visa (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Namibia?

Yes: Simplified e-Visa and Separate e-Visa. Nationals of countries and territories eligible for a visa on arrival.

What documents do I need for a Namibia e-visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months..

How do I apply for a Namibia e-visa?

1. 1. Check whether you qualify for the simplified or separate e-Visa. 2. 2. Apply online before travelling. 3. 3. Enter Namibia through an approved e-Visa entry point.

What rules do I have to follow on a Namibia e-visa?

Enter through one of the approved e-Visa entry points.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Namibia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Namibia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Namibia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Namibia e-visa rules?

On Namibia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my e-visa once I am in Namibia?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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