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Who needs a visa for Namibia?

Entry rules for Namibia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from 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, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 22 countries and territories can visit Namibia without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 88 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 88 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
22
On arrival
88
eVisa or ETA
88
Visa required
0

About 4.9 bn people (60% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Namibia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Namibia:…Report a change

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Namibia entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free3 months per calendar year22Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, TanzaniaMinistry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Namibia:…
Visa on arrivalUp to 90 days in a calendar year88United States, Mexico, Japan, VietnamMinistry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Namibia:…
eVisaUp to 90 days in a calendar year88United States, Mexico, Japan, VietnamMinistry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Namibia:…
eVisaNot stated88India, China, Pakistan, NigeriaMinistry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Namibia:…

Visa-free for 3 months per calendar year: Indonesia, Brazil, Russia and 19 more

22 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 3 months per calendar year.

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 NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER NAMIBIA FOR HOLIDAYS (ALL PASSPORT TYPES)

Visa on arrival for up to 90 days in a calendar year: the US, Mexico, Japan and 85 more

88 nationalities

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

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 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)

eVisa for up to 90 days in a calendar year: the US, Mexico, Japan and 85 more

88 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

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 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)

eVisa: India, China, Pakistan and 85 more

88 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

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 NB: If your country does not appear on any of the lists above then you require a visa and cannot apply for a visa-on-arrival. You must obtain an e-visa before traveling to Namibia

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, eservices.mhaiss.gov.na. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Namibia?

It depends on your passport: 22 nationalities are visa-free, 88 get a visa on arrival and 88 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (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 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (up to 90 days in a calendar year); at designated ports of entry (Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay airports, Walvis Bay and Luderitz harbours, main border posts) (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 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Namibia visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 88 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at eservices.mhaiss.gov.na.

Sources and changes

  1. Visa requirements fact sheet v4 (Namibian High Commission, London)namibiahc.org.uk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. MHAISS e-services: e-visa and visa on arrival (official)eservices.mhaiss.gov.na · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. MHAISS visa updatesmhaiss.gov.na · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Namibia. No change since.

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