Namibia introduces visa-on-arrival for 33 countries from April 2025

From 1 April 2025, nationals from 33 countries will have to apply for visas on arrival to enter Namibia. 

In May 2024, Namibia announced its plans to introduce visa requirements for citizens of countries that require visas for Namibian nationals. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, the decision was aimed to foster fair and balanced diplomatic relations. 

The 33 countries are: 

1. Armenia 
2. Australia 
3. Austria 
4. Azerbaijan 
5. Belarus 
6. Belgium
7. Canada 
8. Denmark 
9. Finland 
10. France 
11. Germany
12. Iceland 
13. Ireland 
14. Italy 
15. Japan 
16. Kazakhstan 
17. Kyrgyzstan 
18. Liechtenstein 
19. Luxembourg 
20. Moldova 
21. Netherlands 
22. New Zealand 
23. Norway 
24. Portugal 
25. Spain 
26. Sweden 
27. Switzerland 
28. Tajikistan 
29. Turkmenistan 
30. Ukraine 
31. United Kingdom 
32. United States of America 
33. Uzbekistan

Nationals from the above countries will have to pay N$1,600 for their visa upon arriving in Namibia. The visas are valid for stays of up to three months from the date of entry. 

The implementation of the visa upon arrival will not replace the issuance of visas at the embassies. For travelers who want to apply for their visas in advance, they can still do so at their nearest embassy. 

Travelers can apply for a visa at the following ports of entry: 

• Hosea Kutako international Airport
• Walvis Bay International Airport, Oshikango Border Post
• TransKalahari Border Post
• Oranjemund Border Post
• Noordoewer Border
• Katima Mulilo Border Post
• Impalila Island Border Post
• Ngoma Border Post and Mohembo Border Post