Namibia
Republic of Namibia
At a glance
Namibia visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Namibia depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Namibia, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-08-06
Good to know
- Eligible nationalities can apply for a Visa on Arrival online in advance ("Apply up to 90 days of Visa on Arrival") through the Ministry's official e-Services portal, with online payment and application tracking.
- The list of eligible nationalities and the fee are not published in the text of this page — the portal links to a downloadable 'Fact Sheet — Visa Requirements To Namibia' for the current list; check it for a specific passport.
- For visa-on-arrival queries the Ministry lists phone contacts +264 81 951 0128 / +264 81 951 0186.
Been to Namibia already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
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Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Namibia — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Namibia
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 22 countries can currently enter Namibia visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Namibia they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Namibia’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Namibia runs on 220V with plug types D. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Namibia uses a single socket type — one Type D adapter and you're set.
Full power guide for NamibiaLocation
Light & dark
Windhoek swings from 11-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:48.
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