Starting April 1, 2025, nationals of 33 countries that were exempted from getting a visa to travel to Namibia, must now apply for an e-visa on the national immigration portal.
Highlights
- Visa requirements in Namibia come into effect for 33 countries previously exempted from visa.
- Apply at the new online e-Visa system.
- Fee: N$1,600 (approx. €82 / US$88) for non-African countries.
- Validity of 30 days, multiple entries from the date of arrival.
- Visa on arrival available at major ports of entry.
Namibia e-visa portal
The citizens of countries who could previously enter Namibia freely, while Namibians were required to complete visa formalities to travel to these countries, will have to apply for an e-visa now. This includes citizens of U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, U.K., and France, other than many more. This applies to both tourists and business travelers.
The process is easy – create an account, fill in online form, upload ID photo and passport (specific file size and type), and pay the visa fee. Processing takes just a few minutes or hours, with an email notification once authorization is granted.
Prices and validity
The cost varies depending on the region of origin and the traveler’s age.
- Visitors aged 12 and over:
- N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88) for citizens of non-African countries,
- N$1,200 (approximately €62 / US$66) for nationals of African countries.
- Visitors aged 6 to 11:
- N$800 (approximately €41 / US$44) for citizens of non-African countries,
- N$600 (approximately €31 / US$33) for nationals of African countries.
- Children under 6 are exempt from visa fees.
Other FAQs
Question: What’s the validity?
Answer: The visa is valid for 30 days from the arrival date you mention in the form, with multiple entries permitted during this period. It is intended for tourist stays, family visits, or short business trips.
Question: What about cruise ships?
Answer: For cruise passengers arriving in Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, a new day visit fee of N$300 (approx. €16 / US$17) per visitor is now in force.
Question: What countries are affected?
Answer: The following 33 nationalities will therefore lose their visa exemption as of April 1, 2025:
Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, United Kingdom, and United States.
Question: Is VOA still available?
Answer: Visas on arrival in Namibia are still available at certain ports of entry, but it’s strongly recommend that you apply for an e-Visa in advance of your trip, to avoid any queues or complications on the spot.