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Do UK citizens need a visa for Namibia?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes, but they can get it on arrival: British passport holders get a visa on arrival in Namibia (up to 90 days in a calendar year).

Namibia visa fee for UK citizens: The holiday visa, online or on arrival, costs NAD 1,600 (about USD 90) for adults and children aged 12 and over and NAD 800 (about USD 45) for children aged 6 to 11; children under 6 pay nothing. Official fee. Source: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia: Fact Sheet v4 of 28 May 2025, published by the Namibian High Commission in London, checked .

Namibia visa processing time for UK citizens: Visas applied for at the High Commission in the UK can be collected 2 to 5 working days after the application. Source: High Commission of the Republic of Namibia in London, checked .

Conditions: at designated ports of entry (Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay airports, Walvis Bay and Luderitz harbours, main border posts).

Also: eVisa · up to 90 days in a calendar year.

NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES, WHO HOLD PASSPORT TYPES NOT LISTED ABOVE, REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER NAMIBIA AND CAN APPLY FOR VISAS-ON-ARRIVAL - THEY MAY ALSO APPLY FOR E-VISAS ONLINE (PREFERRED OPTION)Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia: Fact Sheet v4 of 28 May 2025, published by the Namibian High Commission in London

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia: Fact Sheet v4 of 28 May 2025, published by the Namibian High Commission in LondonApply only at eservices.mhaiss.gov.naReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do UK citizens need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. How to apply
  6. Apply from the UK
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. What changed
  11. FAQ
  12. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa on arrival · up to 90 days in a calendar yearat designated ports of entry (Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay airports, Walvis Bay and Luderitz harbours, main border posts)
StayUp to 90 days in a calendar year
Validity and entriesThe holiday visa allows multiple entries and is granted for the number of days you ask for, up to 90 days in a calendar year; you may have to show you have enough money for your stay, and a shorter visa can be replaced by a longer one on arrival for a fee.1
Official feeThe holiday visa, online or on arrival, costs NAD 1,600 (about USD 90) for adults and children aged 12 and over and NAD 800 (about USD 45) for children aged 6 to 11; children under 6 pay nothing.1
Official processingVisas applied for at the High Commission in the UK can be collected 2 to 5 working days after the application.3
Where to applyApply online for an e-visa on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na before you travel (the preferred option), or for a visa on arrival at an eligible port of entry; e-visas can only be applied for from outside Namibia and are valid only for the dates on the approved e-visa.1Official site: eservices.mhaiss.gov.na

Do UK citizens need a visa for Namibia?

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia: Fact Sheet v4 of 28 May 2025, published by the Namibian High Commission in London lists the UK among the countries whose nationals get a visa on arrival. Stay: up to 90 days in a calendar year. Conditions: at designated ports of entry (Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay airports, Walvis Bay and Luderitz harbours, main border posts).

“NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES, WHO HOLD PASSPORT TYPES NOT LISTED ABOVE, REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER NAMIBIA AND CAN APPLY FOR VISAS-ON-ARRIVAL - THEY MAY ALSO APPLY FOR E-VISAS ONLINE (PREFERRED OPTION)”

Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia: Fact Sheet v4 of 28 May 2025, published by the Namibian High Commission in London · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Everyone entering Namibia must complete an arrival form: an approved e-visa serves as the arrival form (you sign it in front of the immigration officer), while visa-on-arrival applicants fill in the form in advance and sign it at the counter.

    you already have an approved e-visa, you do not need to complete the arrival form. Your e-visa serves as your arrival form. Sign the arrival part on your e-visa in front of an ... you are applying for a visa on arrival at the port of entry, you must complete the arrival form in advance but only sign it in front of an ... By law, all individuals entering Namibia must complete an arrival form and make a declaration at the port of entry, except for Namibian citizens, domiciled persons, andMinistry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia: Fact Sheet v4 of 28 May 2025, published by the Namibian High Commission in London · checked

Namibia visa types for UK citizens

How to apply

  1. Apply online for an e-visa on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na before you travel (the preferred option), or for a visa on arrival at an eligible port of entry; e-visas can only be applied for from outside Namibia and are valid only for the dates on the approved e-visa.

    Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia: Fact Sheet v4 of 28 May 2025, published by the Namibian High Commission in London · checked

How to apply from the UK

  1. From the UK you can also get a tourist visa in advance from the Namibian High Commission in London, in person or by post: GBP 95 for a single entry or GBP 125 for multiple entries, valid for 90 days from the date you apply.

    High Commission of the Republic of Namibia in London · checked

Fee

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Since 1 April 2025 British citizens need a visa for Namibia, which now requires visas from countries that do not give Namibians visa-free entry. Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia: Fact Sheet v4 of 28 May 2025, published by the Namibian High Commission in London · checked
  2. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Namibia visa-free for UK citizens now?

Not visa-free: UK citizens get a visa on arrival (up to 90 days in a calendar year). Conditions: at designated ports of entry (Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay airports, Walvis Bay and Luderitz harbours, main border posts).

How much does a Namibia visa cost for UK citizens?

The holiday visa, online or on arrival, costs NAD 1,600 (about USD 90) for adults and children aged 12 and over and NAD 800 (about USD 45) for children aged 6 to 11; children under 6 pay nothing.

Can I get a Namibia visa in 7 days?

Visas applied for at the High Commission in the UK can be collected 2 to 5 working days after the application.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia: Fact Sheet v4 of 28 May 2025, published by the Namibian High Commission in London: entry rule, visa types, changes, fees, how to apply, documents and entry conditionsnamibiahc.org.uk · checked
  2. High Commission of the Republic of Namibia in London: how to applynamibiahc.org.uk · checked
  3. High Commission of the Republic of Namibia in London: processing timenamibiahc.org.uk · checked
  4. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): documentsgov.uk · checked
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