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Namibia visas

Namibia tourist visa

Your passport determines whether you can visit without a visa, apply online, or get a visa when you arrive.

Ways to get a Namibia tourist visa

  2. Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories, including all European Union member states.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    African nationals: N$1,200, approximately €62 or US$66. Non-African nationals: N$1,600, approximately €82 or US$88.

    Passports that qualify (117)

    1. Check that your nationality qualifies.
    2. Arrive at an entry point that issues visas on arrival and obtain your visa there.

  3. Simplified e-Visa

    eVisa

    Nationals who qualify for a visa on arrival can apply for this online visa before travelling.

    Passports that qualify (117)

    1. Check that you qualify for a visa on arrival.
    2. Apply for the simplified e-Visa online before travelling.
    3. Enter through an approved e-Visa entry point.

  4. Separate e-Visa

    eVisa

    Passport holders whose countries 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 your passport does not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival.
    2. Apply online for the separate e-Visa.
    3. Enter through an approved e-Visa entry point.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can visit for up to 3 months within any calendar year.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Good to know

  • Keep visa-free stays within the limit of 3 months per calendar year.
  • Use an approved entry point if travelling with an e-Visa or getting a visa on arrival.
  • Visa-free entry also covers visits to friends and relatives and official visits.
  • Citizens of Botswana can travel to Namibia using an identity card instead of a passport.
  • The Macao exemption includes holders of Macao Special Administrative Region passports and Travel Permits.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Namibia?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can visit for up to 3 months within any calendar year.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Namibia?

There are 4 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Simplified e-Visa (an online visa); Separate e-Visa (an online visa).

Who can go to Namibia without a tourist visa?

Holders of ordinary passports from the listed countries and territories.

Can I apply online for Namibia?

Yes: Simplified e-Visa and Separate e-Visa. Nationals who qualify for a visa on arrival can apply for this online visa before travelling.

How long can I stay on a Namibia tourist visa?

Visa-free entry: up to 3 months within any calendar year.

What documents do I need for a Namibia tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months..

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

Keep visa-free stays within the limit of 3 months per calendar year. Use an approved entry point if travelling with an e-Visa or getting a visa on arrival.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist visa rules?

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

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