Namibia Visa Information

Summary

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No/1	Yes

Passports

A passport valid for six months with three blank pages is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:

1.nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who dorequire a visa.

Note:

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the consulate or high commission for visa requirements.

Visa Note

Return or onward ticket or proof of accommodation required on application.

Types of Visa and Cost

Visas are issued at a cost of £28 for standard three day processing time and £56 for same day processing.

Validity

Valid up to three months from date of issue for stays of up to three months from date of entry. Extensions for a further three months are available from the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at high commission).

Working Days Required

Three days as standard, same day processing available

Warning

Most visits to Namibia are trouble-free, but travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.   

 

Violent street crimes (muggings and robberies) targeting foreign tourists have increased significantly in 2009, particularly in Windhoek. Attacks can take place even in busy city center locations in broad daylight.

 

In early September 2007 the Namibian Ministry for Health confirmed meningitis outbreaks in Onamakulikwa, Ohambala, Onkumbula, Ohashipepe and Omakunde villages in Oshikoto Region.

 

If traveling along the Caprivi Strip, travelers should stick to the well-traveled routes.

 

Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; travelers should avoid driving at night.

 

Road accidents and muggings are the main types of incidents visitors suffer.

 

Travelers should carry some form of identification at all times. A photocopy of the relevant passport pages is sufficient.

Vaccinations

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Yes*
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	No**

Health Care
Health insurance is essential. It is advisable to consult your doctor well in advance of traveling about immunizations and assembling a first aid kit.

Note
* Malaria risk exists in the entire northern third of the country (Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati, Ohangwenga, Otjozondjupa and Omaheke) from November to June and along the Kunene river and in Kavango and Caprivi regions throughout the year.

** A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving from an infected area.

 

 

List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Namibia
Botswana ,India ,Brazil ,Nigeria ,Malaysia ,South Africa ,United Kingdom ,Zambia ,Zimbabwe ,United States ,Belgium ,France ,Angola ,Austria ,China ,Cuba ,Ethiopia ,Germany ,Congo Democratic Republic ,Russia ,Sweden ,