Travelers from the 33 countries affected by the introduction of the Namibia entry visa requirement on April 1, 2025 can now apply for their electronic visa. Find out more about the procedure.
Namibia officially launched its new online visa application system this Monday, March 3, 2025.
“This innovative system allows travelers to apply for visas before arrival, reducing waiting times and minimizing congestion at border points, ultimately ensuring a smoother and more efficient entry process into Namibia,” said Albert Kawana, Namibia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, yesterday.
Exempted from travel formalities to enter Namibia until March 31, 2025, citizens from France, Belgium, Canada, the UK and the US can now apply for their visa online.
From April 1, 2025, travelers from the 33 countries concerned by the return of the visa requirement in Namibia will have to apply for either an electronic visa (e-Visa), a visa from a Namibian diplomatic representation or a visa on arrival in the country.
This measure, based on the principle of reciprocity, follows the decision by the Namibian authorities to impose a visa requirement on nationals of countries that require one for Namibian citizens.
Who can apply for an electronic visa to travel to Namibia?
In total, visitors from the following 90 countries and territories can now apply for an e-visa before travelling to Namibia:
- African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda and Western Sahara.
- Other countries: Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moldavia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela and Vietnam.
How to apply for an e-Visa for Namibia?
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs announced today that 73 e-Visa applications were approved within 24 hours of the system’s launch.
Where to apply for the Namibia e-Visa?
To apply for an e-Visa for Namibia, visit the official portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security: eservices.mhaiss.gov.na.
What information is requested online?
After creating a user account, it is necessary to fill out an online form containing:
- some personal data (surname, first names, marital status, etc.);
- passport details (number, date and place of issue, etc.);
- information regarding the upcoming trip to Namibia (purpose of stay, dates of travel, address of accommodation, port of entry, etc.).
What documents are required?
At the end of the form, e-Visa applicants must upload the following documents:
- a scanned copy of a passport photo;
- a scanned copy of the passport.
How much does the Namibian e-Visa cost?
- 1.600 N$, about 82 € / 87 US$, for citizens of non-African countries;
- 1.200 N$, about 62 € / 65 US$, for citizens of African countries.
What is the validity of the e-Visa?
Once approved, the e-Visa is valid for 30 days to enter Namibia, and authorizes several 30-day stays (multiple-entry visa).
Where can the e-Visa be used?
The following 12 entry points into Namibia can be used by travelers holding an e-Visa:
- Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport
- Walvis Bay International Airport
- Walvis Bay Harbour
- Ariamsvlei border post (with South Africa)
- Impalila Island border post
- Katima Mulilo border post (with Zambia)
- Mohembo border post (with Botswana)
- Ngoma border post (with Botswana)
- Noordoewer border post (with South Africa)
- Oranjemund border post (with South Africa)
- Oshikango border post (with Angola)
- Trans-Kalahari border post (with Botswana)
What documents are required upon arrival in Namibia?
Upon arrival in Namibia at the immigration checkpoint, travelers must present the following documents:
- a passport valid for at least 6 months, with 3 completely blank pages;
- an approved printed e-Visa;
- proof of sufficient funds;
- confirmation of accommodation or invitation letter;
- return (or onward) air ticket;
- medical/travel insurance;
- a full birth certificate (or letter of parental consent) if traveling with children.
