- Namibia will implement new visa requirements for nationals from 33 countries starting 1 April 2025.
- Visa fees for travellers from non-African Union member states increased from N$1200 to N$1600 from 1 April 2024.
- Details about the affected countries and general travel requirements are provided.
Namibia will introduce new visa requirements for nationals from 33 countries starting April 1, 2025.
Namibia announces changes to visa procedures
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has announced significant changes to the country’s visa procedures.
Aimed at streamlining entry processes and increasing security, these changes will take effect on 1 April 2025.
Among the updates, visa fees for travellers from non-African Union (AU) member states will rise from N$1,200 to N$1,600 per person. Travellers from AU member states will continue to pay the existing fee of N$1,200.
To simplify the process, the “visa on arrival form” will be merged with the “arrival form,” and the “departure form” will be discontinued.
This change aims to make entry and exit procedures more efficient for visitors.
In a recent video clip, Deputy Minister Lucia Witbooi outlined the goals of these changes, emphasising the importance of enhancing security while maintaining a welcoming environment for tourists and business travellers.
The new visa procedures are part of Namibia’s broader effort to bolster its immigration policies and ensure a smooth experience for international visitors.
These countries will require visa on arrival from 2025
Starting April 1, 2025, nationals from 33 countries will require a visa on arrival to enter Namibia. These countries include:
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaija
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Moldova
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uzbekistan
These new visa requirements aim to enhance security and ensure that visitors meet Namibia’s entry standards.
Nationals from these countries will need to present a return ticket, medical insurance, proof of financial means, no criminal record, and a passport valid for at least six months to obtain a visa on arrival.
For South African travellers, there are no new changes; they will continue to follow the existing visa-free travel agreements between Namibia and South Africa.
General travel requirements to Namibia include having a valid passport and adherence to any health protocols in place at the time of travel.
