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Country guideLast checked October 19, 2026

Visas and immigration in Namibia

3 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Namibia

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

17 passports visa-free
88 passports get a visa on arrival
144 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Angola
Botswana
Brazil
Cuba
Eswatini
Kenya
Lesotho
Macao SAR China
Malawi
Malaysia
Mauritius
Russia
Seychelles
South Africa
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Holiday / tourist visa and visa on arrival
Foreign nationals from countries that are not visa-exempt need a holiday or tourist visa to visit Namibia. They can get one from a Namibian embassy, apply online in advance through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) e-services portal, or get a visa on arrival at main entry points. Since 1 April 2025, nationals of 33 countries that used to be visa-exempt, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and most of Western Europe, need a visa on arrival.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Students' Permit
Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security issues a Students' Permit to foreigners accepted by a study institution. The fee is per year and depends on the level of education.
Temporary only
Last checked October 19, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

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