Question 1

Do I need a visa to visit Namibia as a tourist?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Should I apply for my Namibia visa on arrival online or wait until I land?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How much does the Namibia visa on arrival cost?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Do I need a yellow fever certificate to enter Namibia?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are Namibia's passport rules for visitors?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How long can I stay in Namibia as a tourist?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Which airports and border posts issue Namibia's visa on arrival?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What do I need to show at Namibian immigration if I applied online?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What documents do children need to enter Namibia?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Do I need a yellow fever vaccination to enter Namibia?

Accepted Answer

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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