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Namibia visas

Whether you need a visa to enter Namibia depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your visit: many Southern African and selected other nationals may enter visa-free for short stays, while others must obtain an eVisa, an online visa on arrival, or a permit before travelling. Immigration, visas, permits, residence and citizenship are administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), which operates the official eServices portal for online applications. Always confirm the current rule for your passport on the official MHAISS channels before you travel, as Namibia's visa policy has changed several times in recent years.

Namibian visa application at a glance

From start to finish in five simple steps.

  1. 01Choose the right visa
  2. 02Check eligibility & documents
  3. 03Apply online
  4. 04Provide biometrics
  5. 05Wait for a decision
See the full application process

Who needs a visa to Namibia

The following Countries require a visa upon arrival in Namibia.

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bhutan
  • Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Congo
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Curacao
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eretria
  • Estonia
  • Falkland Islands
  • Faroe Island
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • French West Indies
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Guam
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jordan
  • Kiribati
  • Kuwait
  • Lavatia
  • Lebanon
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxemburg
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mayotte
  • Mexico
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Nauru
  • Netherlands
  • New Caledonia
  • New Zealand
  • Niger
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Palestinian Territories
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • Reunion
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Saint Marino
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • St. Maarten
  • St. Pierre and Miquelon
  • Sudan
  • Sweden
  • Swittzerland
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Thailand
  • Tonga
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Ukraine
  • USA
  • Uruguay
  • US Virgin Islands
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Wallace and Futuna
  • Yemen

Entry into Namibia

There are no COVID-19 restrictions on travel from Ireland to Namibia. There is no necessity to produce immunisation or testing certifications for COVID-19.

Passengers should still check with their airline to determine whether they must comply with any requirements in order to travel to or from Namibia.

There is no risk-free travel during COVID-19. As a result of a new COVID-19 variation, for example, countries may impose further travel restrictions or introduce new regulations with little notice. Check with your travel agency or airline for any changes in transportation that could delay your return trip.

Criteria to apply for a Namibia Visa

The criteria to apply for a visa in Namibia is straight forward. If you follow the criteria you should have no issues obtaining your visa. Th criteria is listed below.

  • Visa application Form.
  • Passport (Original)
  • Existing Passport Picture x1.
  • Proof of flight reservations or transportation means.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Invitation note signed by the host Documentation proving Namibian nationality or accommodation bookings.
  • Proof of payment receipt or receipt printout (online payments).

Processing Time For Namibia Visas

The validity of the Namibian tourist visa is up to three months. The Namibia tourist visa application process takes three days at the Namibian consulate.

Appointment Waiting Times

Appointment waiting times can vary, depending on the reason for your visit and if you have all relevant documents that are required. It is important to allow yourself enough time to attend your appointment before travelling.

Who Can Visit Namibia Without a Visa?

With an ordinary, diplomatic, or service passport, citizens of specific countries and territories can travel for three months to Namibia for tourism, visiting friends and relatives, or official purposes without the need to obtain a visa from the Namibian government. This is applicable to citizens of specific countries and territories. All visitors are required to have a passport that is valid for at least six months.

To begin the process of giving visas on arrival at ports of entry, Namibia will shortly begin issuing visas to holders of African passports as a first step toward the ultimate eradication of all visa requirements for all Africans.

Namibia is set to become a member of the worldwide KAZA visa system.

What To Do If Your Namibia Visa is Refused

You have the right to contest this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Schengen visa and the reasons for the decision. To reapply, you are required to submit a new application, pay the application fee, and schedule a new interview.

Namibia โ€” key facts

Visa authority
Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS)
Application
Online (in most cases)
Biometrics
Usually required
Currency
Namibian dollar (NAD)
Time zone
Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2)

Namibian visas โ€” people also ask

  • Check your visa validity before leaving the immigration counter upon arrival to ensure that the visa stamp is valid for the duration of your intended stay (up to 90 days) or transit through Namibia, and that immigration officials have provided you with a correctly dated entry stamp, as this stamp will be inspected upon departure.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources ยท last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only โ€” not legal advice.