Namibia Visa on arrival (from 1 Apr 2025): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Visa on arrival: N$1,600 · Tourist e-Visa / Visa: NAD 1,600
See official fee detailsNamibia Visa on arrival (from 1 Apr 2025) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- N$1,600 (~US$90) per adult for non-African Union nationals; N$1,200 for AU nationals
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival (pre-apply online to skip queues); e-Visa 5 working days
- 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.
- Arrival card
- None
Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Namibia visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa 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.
Who can apply
Namibia visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | e-Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇳India | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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