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🟢 Namibia e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Namibia Visa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Namibia eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
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Visa on Arrival / e-Visa (VOA) - non-African nationals
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Namibia. To enter Namibia you need: a valid passport, eVisa required, Passport validity and blank page requirement, Valid return ticket, Arrival Form / combined arrival and Visa-on-Arrival form, Proof of travel and medical insurance, Yellow Fever Certificate, Day Visit Fee for cruise liner passengers, Travelling with children (unabridged birth certificate and parental consent affidavit).
Namibia Visa Fees & Cost
Namibia visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Namibia and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Visa on Arrival / e-Visa (VOA) - non-African nationals
$88.00
90 days
$79.00
Tourist e-Visa / VOA
$88.00
90 days
$79.00
Namibia Visa Processing Time
Namibia asks travellers to apply at least 0 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 0–5 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Namibia government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Namibia Visa — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
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Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
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We submit and track daily
Submitted to Namibia Immigration. Email updates throughout.
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Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Namibia Visa Requirements
Select a category below. All Namibia visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Namibia requires 0 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Minimum 3 blank passport pages
Required▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Namibia immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Namibia▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Namibia e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Namibia's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Namibia, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Namibia requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Namibia Visa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Namibia Visa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Namibia's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Namibia
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Namibia Visa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
It depends on your passport. Since 1 April 2025, citizens of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of Europe need a visa again. They can get a visa on arrival, either applied for online before the trip or at the border. Citizens of countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Brazil, Kenya and Malaysia can still visit without a visa. Travellers from countries that don't qualify for a visa on arrival need a holiday visa before they fly. Tell us your nationality and PassportsAndVisas.com will tell you exactly what you need and can handle the application for you.
Should I apply for my Namibia visa on arrival online or wait until I land?
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Both routes get you the same visa, stamped into your passport when you enter. Applying online before you travel is strongly recommended because it cuts your time at the immigration counter. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the online application for you. Once it's approved, print the approval and carry it with your passport.
How much does the Namibia visa on arrival cost?
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The government fee is N$1,600 per adult for non-African Union passports and N$1,200 for African Union passports. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half (N$800 or N$600), and children under 6 pay nothing. Our service fee is added on top when PassportsAndVisas.com handles the application for you.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate to enter Namibia?
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Only nationals/travellers arriving from countries in the yellow fever endemic zone must be in possession of a Yellow Fever Certificate and present themselves for Port Health screening.
What are Namibia's passport rules for visitors?
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Your passport must stay valid for at least 6 months after your trip and have at least 3 completely blank pages. It must also be machine-readable. Namibian officers stamp your entry permit into the passport, so don't arrive with a nearly full one.
How long can I stay in Namibia as a tourist?
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Tourists can stay up to 90 days a year, in one trip or split across several. The visa on arrival is multiple entry and valid for the period you ask for, so request enough days to cover your whole trip. Check the date on your entry stamp before you leave the counter, because overstaying can lead to fines or detention. Tourist visas don't allow any kind of work or volunteering.
Which airports and border posts issue Namibia's visa on arrival?
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Visas on arrival are issued at Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) and Walvis Bay International Airport. They're also issued at the Oshikango, Trans-Kalahari, Oranjemund, Noordoewer, Katima Mulilo, Impalila Island, Ngoma, Mohembo and Ariamsvlei border posts. Some nationalities can only use a shorter list of these posts. If you're driving in from a smaller crossing, sort out your visa before you travel.
What do I need to show at Namibian immigration if I applied online?
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Bring a printed copy of your approval along with your passport. The officer will check it and stamp the visa into your passport. Also have your return or onward ticket, travel insurance details and accommodation bookings to hand in case you're asked. Check the stamped dates before you leave the counter.
What documents do children need to enter Namibia?
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Children 17 and under need their own valid passport and a full (unabridged) birth certificate showing both parents. It can be the original or a certified copy; a short birth certificate isn't accepted. If only one parent is travelling, bring a consent affidavit from the other parent. If neither parent is travelling, bring one from both. Children travelling alone also need a letter from their host with the address where they'll stay. Children still need a visa if their nationality does, but under-6s pay no fee.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination to enter Namibia?
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Only if you're coming from, or have travelled through, a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission. In that case you must show a yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival. Travellers flying in directly from Europe or North America usually don't need one, but check any stopovers in Africa or South America.
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PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Namibia Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Namibia Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
