The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that nationals from 31 countries will from 01st April 2025 require a visa to enter Namibia. This decision aims to promote fair and balanced diplomatic relations with countries that have not reciprocated the favourable treatment granted to their nationals when visiting Namibia.
The citizens of the following countries will obtain Visa on arrival in Namibia:
EUROPE | NORTH AMERICA | ASIA |
Austria | United States of America | Armenia |
Azerbaijan | Canada | Japan |
Belarus | Â | Kazakhstan |
Belgium | Â | Kyrgyzstan |
Denmark | Â | Tajikistan |
France | Â | Turkmenistan |
Finland | Â | Uzbekistan |
Germany | Â | Â |
Italy | Â | Â |
Iceland | Â | Â |
Ireland | Â | Â |
Liechtenstein | Â | Â |
Luxembourg | Â | Â |
Norway | Â | Â |
Netherlands | Â | Â |
Moldova | Â | Â |
Portugal | Â | Â |
Spain | Â | Â |
Sweden | Â | Â |
Switzerland | Â | Â |
Ukraine | Â | Â |
United Kingdom | Â | Â |
Visa requirements will be applied upon arrival in Namibia and the following fees will apply from 01 April 2025:
- The visa fees increase from N$ 1200.00 to N$1600.00 per person as of 01 April 2024 for travellers from non- (AU) member states.
- The travellers from Africa Union (AU) member states who qualify for visa on arrival will pay N$ 1200 per person.
We are committed to ensuring that our visitors have a smooth and enjoyable experience in Namibia, and we are working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure a seamless transition to the new visa requirements.