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Electronic visaSince 1 April 2025, Namibia has made an e-Visa mandatory for many nationalities previously exempt, including French, Belgian, Swiss, Canadian and American citizens. This genuine electronic visa — obtained entirely online before departure — replaces all consular formalities on arrival and covers tourist, professional or family stays of a standard duration of 30 days. The application process takes place on the official Namibian portal, available in English only; the procedure has several technical particularities that are worth knowing to avoid delays.
01 · The essentials
The e-Visa is obtained entirely on the official Namibian portal, with no consular visit required, regardless of the purpose of stay.
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the planned date of entry into Namibia and must have a minimum of 2 blank pages.
The official portal is in English only, requires the creation of an account and has technical particularities (payment to be found manually, reported bugs).
Namibia introduced, on 1 April 2025, a mandatory visa regime based on the principle of diplomatic reciprocity. Several countries not granting exemptions to Namibian nationals, the Namibian government ended the exemption agreements that had until then benefited many Western nationalities.
The required document is an e-Visa — a genuine electronic visa in the legal sense — and not a simple travel authorisation or ETA. It must be obtained before departure, via the official Namibian portal, and is the mandatory document for entering the territory, whether by air, land or sea.
Once approved, the e-Visa serves as an official entry document: holders are not required to complete the arrival form normally required of other travellers, which noticeably speeds up immigration clearance.
The Namibian e-Visa is a genuine electronic visa, not a travel authorisation of the ETA or ESTA type. It must appear as a valid document linked to your passport, and not simply as an approval letter or proof of payment. Without an actually issued e-Visa, entry into Namibia may be refused.
02 · Eligibility
Since 1 April 2025, French, Belgian, Swiss, Canadian, American nationals and many other nationalities are subject to the visa requirement to enter Namibia. The list of exempt countries is now restricted to nationalities with which Namibia maintains a reciprocity agreement.
The following nationalities remain exempt from a visa for Namibia: Angola, Botswana, Brazil, Cuba, Eswatini, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Macao (China), Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
If your nationality does not appear on this exemption list, you must obtain an e-Visa before your departure. Each traveller — adult or child — must have their own e-Visa; it is not possible to include a child in a parent's application.
Subject to the visa requirement since 1 April 2025. An e-Visa must be obtained before departure for any purpose of stay: tourism, business, family visit, event, conference or medical.
Also affected by the 1 April 2025 reform. The e-Visa is obtained exclusively online on the official Namibian portal, in English, before any travel.
Each child must have their own e-Visa. Children under 6 years old are exempt from consular fees but are still required to hold a valid visa.
A daily visa of 300 N$ (≈ 16 €) is available for cruise passengers. The exact conditions of obtaining it depend on the Namibian port of call concerned.
A visa on arrival (VoA) remains theoretically possible for certain nationalities at certain entry points. However, this procedure involves completing an arrival form on the spot, paying for a temporary visa and may result in queues, delays or refusal of entry. The e-Visa obtained before departure is the recommended choice to guarantee hassle-free admission.
03 · Required documents
To submit a Namibian e-Visa application, you must gather a set of supporting documents whose formats are strict. Any document that does not comply with the required technical specifications — particularly in terms of resolution, file size or format — is likely to be rejected automatically, delaying the issuance of your visa.
The official portal is in English only and requires the creation of an account. It is advisable to gather all your documents before starting to fill in the form to avoid any interruption of the process.
The official Namibian portal requires specific file formats and resolutions for each supporting document. A document submitted in the wrong format — file too large, insufficient resolution or unaccepted extension — is automatically rejected. It is recommended to prepare your scans in advance, strictly following the technical instructions on the form.
04 · The procedure
The e-Visa application is conducted entirely online, on the official Namibian government portal. The procedure is fully digital: no visit to the embassy is required. However, the process has several important technical specificities to be aware of before you begin.
Unlike other e-Visa systems, the Namibian portal requires the creation of an account before an application can be submitted. Furthermore, the payment page is not directly accessible following the application form: it must be located manually in your personal account, which may surprise unprepared applicants.
Go to the official Namibian portal (in English). Create your account with a valid email address. This step is mandatory before any visa application.
Complete the online form with your personal information, details of your stay (dates, purpose, accommodation) and your passport information. The form is only available in English. Enter each piece of information carefully: any inconsistency may result in rejection.
Upload all required documents (identity photo, passport scan, accommodation booking, exit ticket, proof of funds, vaccination certificate if applicable) in the formats and resolutions required by the portal. Non-compliant documents are automatically rejected.
Payment is not made directly following the form. You must find the payment page in your personal account (dashboard). Pay the consular fees according to your age and nationality: 1 600 N$ for a non-African adult, 1 200 N$ for an African adult, reduced rate for children aged 6 to 11, free for children under 6.
Your file is transmitted to the Namibian authorities for processing. The portal may experience slowdowns or temporary outages: if you do not receive quick confirmation, check your personal account and your inbox.
Once your application is validated, you will receive your e-Visa by email. This official document must be presented at your point of entry into Namibia. As an e-Visa holder, you do not need to complete the usual arrival form.
The official Namibian portal is only available in English, which may require particular attention when filling in forms. If English is not your main language, take the time to translate the field labels before entering your information.
Technical bugs have been reported by users: slowdowns, freezing pages, difficulties finding the payment section. In case of a technical problem, it is advisable to clear the browser cache, try a different browser or try again at a different time.
Make sure to keep a printed copy of your e-Visa in your hand luggage. In the event of a problem with the digital document at the border, the printed copy serves as your reference document.
The Namibian e-Visa application website may experience slowdowns or temporary outages. Avoid submitting your application at the last minute: allow at least several working days before your departure date. If the payment page does not appear after the form, go to your personal account (account dashboard) to find it.
05 · Validity & entry points
The Namibian e-Visa is generally valid for 30 days from the date of entry, with the possibility of multiple entries. You can therefore leave and return to Namibia during the validity period without having to apply for a new visa.
For certain travellers arriving by air, a validity of up to 90 days is sometimes granted. This extension remains however at the discretion of the immigration officer at the border and is not a guarantee. The total duration granted per year is also determined at the sole discretion of the Namibian immigration services.
If a stay extension is needed, it is possible to contact one of the competent regional Namibian offices, particularly in Windhoek, Walvis Bay or Keetmanshoop. If you arrive near the end of the validity period, the visa will only be issued for the remaining days.
The e-Visa is accepted at the majority of Namibian entry points, notably the international airports of Windhoek Hosea Kutako, Walvis Bay, Eros and Ondangwa, as well as at several land border posts and seaports. e-Visa holders do not need to complete the arrival form normally requested of other travellers: the e-Visa serves directly as an official entry document, speeding up immigration clearance.
Remaining in Namibia beyond the duration indicated on your e-Visa without having obtained an extension from the competent regional offices constitutes a violation of Namibian immigration rules. If necessary, initiate extension procedures before your visa expires, by contacting the offices in Windhoek, Walvis Bay or Keetmanshoop.
06 · Before you leave
Obtaining the e-Visa is a central step in the preparation, but it is part of a set of formalities to be anticipated before leaving for Namibia. A country of immense wilderness, majestic red dunes and exceptional wildlife, Namibia deserves careful preparation to ensure the trip goes smoothly.
Here are the key points to check and prepare in advance, beyond your e-Visa.
Save a digital copy of your passport, e-Visa and bookings in a secure online storage space or send them to yourself by email. In case of loss of the originals, this facilitates procedures with the consular authorities.
The official currency is the Namibian dollar (N$), at a fixed rate with the South African rand. The rand is accepted in most Namibian shops. Major cities have ATMs, but rural areas and nature parks may not.
If your travel itinerary includes a transit through a country classified as a yellow fever risk area, carry your Yellow vaccination Card. This document may be checked upon your arrival in Namibia.
If your stay needs to be extended beyond the initial duration of your e-Visa, contact one of the competent Namibian regional offices (Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Keetmanshoop) before it expires. Do not wait until the last minute.
Since 1 April 2025, an official e-Visa — a genuine electronic visa, not a travel authorisation — is mandatory for entry into Namibia for French, Belgian, Swiss, Canadian and American nationals, among others. It is obtained exclusively online, on an English-language portal that requires the creation of an account and whose payment page must be located manually in the personal account. The standard validity is 30 days multi-entry; an extension of up to 90 days is possible but not guaranteed. Consular fees amount to 1 600 N$ (≈ 83 €) for a non-African adult, with reduced rates for children and an exemption for children under 6. Anticipate your application, comply with the required document formats and keep a paper copy of your e-Visa for entry into Namibian territory.
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