TheGovernment of Namibia allows citizens of specific countries and territories to travel toNamibia for tourism, visiting friends and relatives as well as official purposes for 3 months with ordinary, diplomatic and service passports without having to obtain a visa. All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Namibia announced the start of issuing African passport holders with visas on arrival at ports of entry as a first step towards the eventual abolition of all visa requirements for all Africans.[1][2]
Namibia is expected to become part of the universalKAZA visa.[3]
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following jurisdictions can enter Namibia without a visa for a maximum stay of 3 months within any 1 calendar year:[4][5]
Namibia signed an agreement withBotswana in February 2023 allowing citizens to travel between the two countries using only identity cards, with passports no longer being needed.[13]
Citizens of the following countries and territories can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. The cost of the visa on arrival isN$1,600 (approximately€82 /US$88) for citizens of non-African countries andN$1,200 (approximately €62 / US$66) for nationals of African countries.[14][15][16][17]
Nationals eligible for a visa on arrival are also eligible for the e-visa.[17] The Namibian authorities strongly recommend applying for an e-Visa in advance to avoid any complications or delays upon arrival in the country. Holders of an e-Visa may enter Namibia through one of the following points of entry:
Before 2025, nationals of 33 countries which include some EU states (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden), other European countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, the United Kingdom), as well Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada, could enter Namibia visa-free. Effective 1 April 2025, the Namibia government abolished visa-free entry for the nationals of these countries citing the lack of reciprocal agreements. The affected citizens are still eligible to obtain Namibian visitor visas online without visiting a Namibian diplomatic office.[19][20]
1British Overseas Territories.2 These countries span the conventional boundary between Europe and Asia.3 Partially recognized.4Unincorporated territory of the United States.5 Part of the Kingdom of Denmark.6Egypt spans the boundary between Africa and Asia.7 Unrecognized state.
South Africa
Angola
Germany
Zambia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
United States
United Kingdom
France
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