Namibia Visas – Requirements & More
The following information applies to a considerable number of travellers of various nationalities. For more specific information, we recommend that you consult your local embassy or consulate.
List of countries exempt from obtaining a Namibian tourist visa
Angola, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau (SAR), Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
All citizens of countries whom we have VISA Exemption Agreements are not required to obtain a visa and will be allowed to enter into Namibia and get Visitor´s Entry Permit (VEP) endorsement stamps
Typical Passport Requirements
Most countries in Africa require a passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of travel and between 2 – 6 consecutive blank pages. Please verify the exact requirements prior to travel.
General documents required for obtaining a Namibia visa
- A duly filled and signed application form
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry and at least 3 or more blank pages
- Two (2) colored 2 inches x 2 inches passport photographs (should be identical)
- Self-addressed, prepaid envelope (should have a tracking no.) for the return of your passport
- Payment is as per the country where you are applying for the visa. Please confirm with the diplomatic mission.
- Business letter stating nature of visit (if applicable)
- Complete flight itinerary
- Hotel reservations or tour/safari confirmation
- Proof of adequate funds for the duration of stay in the form of personal bank account statement under each applicant’s name. If the applicant is a dependent, kindly attach a signed letter of the person responsible for the expenses
- Proof that they will be supported by a person who is a permanent resident of Namibia or is Namibian if such a case applies; provide a signed letter of invitation, passport copy, copy of work permit/residence permit (if applicable)
- All documents must be written in English.
More details at:
- http://www.namibiaembassyusa.org/page/do-i-need-a-tourist-visa-or-an-employment-permit
- http://www.namibiaembassyusa.org/page/consular-services
Namibia Visa requirements for US citizens
US Citizens do not require a visa to enter Namibia. All citizens of countries whom we have VISA Exemption Agreements are not required to obtain a visa and will be allowed to enter into Namibia and get Visitor´s Entry Permit (VEP) endorsement stamps
Namibia Visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens require a visa to enter Namibia. It is recommended to apply via the Namibia High Commission in New Delhi.
Minors Travelling to Namibia
Minors younger than 18 years travelling to Namibia must have an unabridged birth certificate.
Namibia visas and entry: common questions
Do I still enter Namibia visa-free?
Probably not, and this changed on 1 April 2025 — a lot of operator pages are still wrong about it. Namibia ended visa-free entry for 33 previously exempt nationalities including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of the EU. Those travellers now need a visa, obtainable online in advance or on arrival at Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Katima Mulilo and Ngoma. Most SADC nationals — South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe — remain exempt.
Is Namibia’s e-visa a real e-visa?
Not quite, and understanding this saves confusion at the airport. It is an online pre-approval; the visa itself is still stamped at the port of entry. Applying online and applying on arrival are the same legal process at different times — online just shortens the queue. Print the approval notice and bring it with you. The official portal is eservices.mhaiss.gov.na. A warning that applies to every country on this site: commercial reseller sites consistently outrank the official portals in search results, because the government portals are JavaScript applications that index badly while the copycats are static pages that index beautifully. They charge a markup for filling in the same form. Check the domain before you pay anyone.
I hold an Indian passport — can I get a visa on arrival?
The official Namibian mission list does not include India among the visa-on-arrival nationalities, which means applying in advance at a Namibian mission. We should be straight with you that one secondary source disagrees with this, and we could not reconcile the two — the mission list is the stronger authority, so plan on applying in advance and confirm with the mission before you book flights.
What are Namibia’s passport requirements?
Six months’ validity beyond arrival and three blank pages — and there is a specific trap here. Namibian officials routinely refuse to place entry stamps or visas on blank endorsement or remarks pages. You need three blank visa pages, not three blank pages of any kind. Check the actual page headings in your passport before you travel.
What else gets checked at the border?
Namibia asks for more at the counter than most of the region: accommodation confirmation, proof of sufficient funds, an itinerary, and travel or medical insurance documentation. The insurance requirement is unusual here and worth preparing for. Minors need unabridged long-form birth certificates showing both parents, with notarised consent or custody papers where one parent travels alone — Namibia has not relaxed this the way South Africa has. A yellow fever certificate applies if you are arriving from a risk country, and note Namibia’s age threshold is nine months.