๐ณ๐ฆVisa requirements for Namibia
Who can enter Namibia, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 140 countries can enter Namibia without a visa in advance. 22 have full visa-free access; 118 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 22 visa-free
- 118 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 102 e-visa
- 0 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
22 nationalities
Visa on arrival
118 nationalities
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land Islands3 months
American Samoa3 months
Anguilla3 months
Armenia3 months
Aruba3 months
Australia3 months
Austria3 months
Azerbaijan3 months
Belarus3 months
Belgium3 months
Benin3 months
Bermuda3 months
British Indian Ocean Territory3 months
British Virgin Islands3 months
Burkina Faso3 months
Burundi3 months
Cambodia3 months
Cameroon3 months
Canada3 months
Cape Verde3 months
Caribbean Netherlands3 months
Cayman Islands3 months
Central African Republic3 months
Chad3 months
Chile3 months
Christmas Island3 months
Cocos (Keeling) Islands3 months
Comoros3 months
Cook Islands3 months
Cรดte dโIvoire3 months
Curaรงao3 months
Czechia3 months
Denmark3 months
Djibouti3 months
Equatorial Guinea3 months
Eritrea3 months
Falkland Islands3 months
Faroe Islands3 months
Finland3 months
France3 months
French Guiana3 months
French Polynesia3 months
French Southern Territories3 months
Gabon3 months
Gambia3 months
Germany3 months
Gibraltar3 months
Greenland3 months
Guadeloupe3 months
Guam3 months
Guernsey3 months
Guinea3 months
Guinea-Bissau3 months
Hungary3 months
Iceland3 months
Ireland3 months
Isle of Man3 months
Italy3 months
Japan3 months
Jersey3 months
Kazakhstan3 months
Kyrgyzstan3 months
Liberia3 months
Liechtenstein3 months
Luxembourg3 months
Madagascar3 months
Martinique3 months
Mauritania3 months
Mayotte3 months
Mexico3 months
Moldova3 months
Montserrat3 months
Netherlands3 months
New Caledonia3 months
New Zealand3 months
Nicaragua3 months
Niger3 months
Niue3 months
Norfolk Island3 months
Northern Mariana Islands3 months
Norway3 months
Pitcairn Islands3 months
Poland3 months
Portugal3 months
Puerto Rico3 months
Rรฉunion3 months
Romania3 months
Rwanda3 months
Saint Barthรฉlemy3 months
Saint Helena3 months
Saint Martin3 months
Saint Pierre and Miquelon3 months
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe3 months
Sierra Leone3 months
Sint Maarten3 months
Slovakia3 months
South Korea3 months
Spain3 months
Sweden3 months
Switzerland3 months
Tajikistan3 months
Thailand3 months
Togo3 months
Tokelau3 months
Tunisia3 months
Turkey3 months
Turkmenistan3 months
Turks and Caicos Islands3 months
U.S. Virgin Islands3 months
Uganda3 months
Ukraine3 months
United Arab Emirates3 months
United Kingdom3 months
United States3 months
Uzbekistan3 months
Venezuela3 months
Vietnam3 months
Wallis and Futuna3 months
Electronic visa
102 nationalities
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brunei
Bulgaria
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Georgia
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Lithuania
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
Nepal
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Taiwan
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Yemen
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Namibia
Namibia has 2 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Namib Sand Sea
- Twyfelfontein
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Namibia?
It depends on your passport. 140 nationalities can enter Namibia without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Namibia?
April, October, November, based on Windhoek's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Namibia?
Namibian dollar (NAD). 1 USD is approximately 16.46 NAD.
What side of the road does Namibia drive on?
Namibia drives on the left.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Namibia have?
2: Namib Sand Sea, Twyfelfontein.
What is the emergency number in Namibia?
10111 / 112.
What time zone is Namibia in?
Windhoek (UTC+2).
What is the nearest airport to Windhoek?
Eros Airport (ERS), about 5 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.