Namibia

Namibia Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

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Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

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Namibia visa at a glance

Government visa fee: N$1,600 (~US$90) per adult for non-African Union nationals; N$1,200 for AU nationals
Processing time: A few business days
Validity: Single entry
Maximum stay: Up to 90 days
Visa required?: Since 1 Apr 2025, 33 previously-exempt nationalities now need a visa on arrival (or online pre-application): USA, Canada, UK, most EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, Switzerland, Norway etc. Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Africa & SADC, Angola, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Russia, Cuba etc.: still visa-free. India, China & most others: e-Visa/consular.

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Namibia?

Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Africa & SADC states, Angola, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Brazil, Cuba, Russia, Türkiye, Indonesia*, Jamaica etc. — 90 days. can generally enter Namibia without a visa. Since 1 Apr 2025, 33 previously-exempt nationalities now need a visa on arrival (or online pre-application): USA, Canada, UK, most EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, Switzerland, Norway etc. Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Africa & SADC, Angola, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Russia, Cuba etc.: still visa-free. India, China & most others: e-Visa/consular.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Africa & SADC states, Angola, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Brazil, Cuba, Russia, Türkiye, Indonesia*, Jamaica etc. — 90 days. do not require a visa for Namibia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety & Security) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Namibia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa on arrival (from 1 Apr 2025)

Official fee: N$1,600 (~US$90) per adult for non-African Union nationals; N$1,200 for AU nationals

Validity: Single entry
Max stay: Up to 90 days
Processing time: On arrival (pre-apply online to skip queues); e-Visa 5 working days
Where to apply: eservices.mhaiss.gov.na (Home Affairs online VOA / e-Visa) or VOA counter at Hosea Kutako airport & main borders

Who needs it: Since 1 Apr 2025, 33 previously-exempt nationalities now need a visa on arrival (or online pre-application): USA, Canada, UK, most EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, Switzerland, Norway etc. Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Africa & SADC, Angola, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Russia, Cuba etc.: still visa-free. India, China & most others: e-Visa/consular.

Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Africa & SADC states, Angola, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Brazil, Cuba, Russia, Türkiye, Indonesia*, Jamaica etc. — 90 days.

Required documents

Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
Return ticket
Hotel booking
Proof of funds
Card/cash payment

Arrival card: None

Big 2025 change — Western passports lost visa-free access; Singaporeans still exempt.

Source: Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety & Security · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist e-Visa / Visa on Arrival

Official fee: NAD 1,600 (approx.) for non-African nationals; NAD 1,200 for African nationals

Validity: Up to 3 months
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: A few business days
Processing time: A few business days
Where to apply: https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/

Who needs it: Visa-required nationals including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months
Passport photo
Return/onward ticket
Proof of accommodation
Proof of sufficient funds

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

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Namibia visa — frequently asked questions

Yes. Since 1 April 2025 Namibia operates an e-Visa system and charges previously visa-free nationals; apply online at eservices.mhaiss.gov.na.

Approximately NAD 1,600 for non-African nationals and NAD 1,200 for African nationals.

Yes. Indian nationals must obtain a visa - apply online via the e-Visa portal or at the Namibian High Commission.

Although branded 'visa on arrival', most travellers must apply online in advance rather than simply turning up.

Tourist stays are generally up to 90 days (3 months).

The official portal is eservices.mhaiss.gov.na, run by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.

Passport valid 6+ months, photo, onward ticket, and proof of accommodation and funds.

Usually a few business days; apply ahead of travel.

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