Visa in Namibia
Namibia has changed the regulations for a tourist visa. From April 1, 2025, almost all international travelers must apply for a tourist visa when entering Namibia.
Which countries must apply for a visa for Namibia from April 1, 2025?
The visa regulations apply to people from the following countries:
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central Africa Republic (CAR), Chad, Chile, Comoros, Cote d'Ivore, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara Republic.
How much does a visa for Namibia cost?
- 1,600 NAD (approx. 90 USD / 80 EUR) for citizens of non-African countries
- 1,200 NAD (approx. 70 USD / 60 EUR) for citizens of African countries
How can I apply for a visa to Namibia?
Currently, there are two ways to apply for a Namibian visa:
1. On arrival by filling out a form
- Advantage: Simple process, payment by credit card directly at the counter
- Disadvantage: It may take a bit longer at the entry counter
2. Pre-application for an online visa
- Advantage: Potentially saves time at the entry counter
- Disadvantage: Requires more information to be provided and is 3% more expensive due to processing fees. If you would like to apply for the visa online in advance, you can find more information here.
