LatviaNamibia: e-Visa

LatviaNamibia

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for Namibia?

e-Visa

Yes. Latvia passport holders need a visa for Namibia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: eservices.mhaiss.gov.na (checked December 19, 2025).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance8,866 km, straight line (~10h 56m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Namibia140 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Namibia passport holders visiting Latvia: Visa required.

Namibia drives on the left, the opposite side to Latvia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Namibia

Latvia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Latvia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for Namibia?

Yes. Latvia passport holders need a visa for Namibia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Namibia from Latvia?

About 8,866 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 56m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Namibia?

Namibian dollar (NAD).

What is the emergency number in Namibia?

10111 / 112.

Does Namibia drive on the same side of the road as Latvia?

Namibia drives on the left, the opposite side to Latvia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Namibia in?

Windhoek (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Windhoek?

Eros Airport (ERS), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Namibia without a visa?

140 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Namibia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Latvia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Namibia?

Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Angola.

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.

About Latvia

Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It borders Russia to the east and Belarus to the southeast and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of 64,573 km2 (24,932 sq mi), with a population of 1.83 million. The country has a temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and largest city is Riga. Latvians, who are the titular nation and comprise 65.5% of the country's population, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of the Balts and speak Latvian. Russians are the most prominent minority in the country, at almost a quarter of the population; 37.7% of the population speak Russian as their native tongue.

CapitalRiga

RegionNorthern Europe

Population1.8M

Area64,559 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesLatvian

Calling code+371

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiga (UTC+3)

Nearest airportRiga International Airport (RIX), 9 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$26,312 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.2M (2020)

Climate in Riga

Warmest June, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Riga, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5°C	1.5°C	30mm	80h
February	5°C	-0.2°C	50mm	139h
March	7°C	-0.6°C	46mm	239h
April	9.8°C	2°C	25mm	320h
May	13.8°C	5.3°C	42mm	390h
June	23.4°C	13.8°C	113mm	380h
July	20.6°C	12.3°C	105mm	420h
August	21.8°C	12.8°C	64mm	339h
September	19°C	11.8°C	70mm	278h
October	12.9°C	7.6°C	85mm	178h
November	7.7°C	3.7°C	41mm	89h
December	2°C	-1°C	31mm	40h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Latvia is one of the three Baltic states in Europe. The biggest travel destination in the country is the capital Riga, whose Old Town is a World Heritage Site. There are many other great places to see, both urban and rural. Latvia's unspoilt sea coast is a 500-km-long unique biome, mainly consisting of empty beaches, white soft sand, and dunes covered with pine trees. Forests cover approximately half of Latvia's territory and are home to many nature trails, nature parks and wildlife preserves. The city of Liepāja with its magnificent beach and the unique formerly secret military neighbourhood of Karosta, Kuldīga, recognised in 2023 as a UNESCO world heritage site, with Europe's widest waterfall, and Cēsis with its medieval castle ruins are just some of the various sights.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Old town of Kuldīga
Struve Geodetic Arc
Vecrīga

Upcoming public holidays

November 18, 2026Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena

December 24, 2026Ziemassvētku vakars

December 25, 2026Pirmie Ziemassvētki

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About Namibia

Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south; in the northeast, approximating a quadripoint, Zimbabwe lies less than 200 metres (660 ft) away along the Zambezi river near Kazungula, Zambia. Namibia's capital and largest city is Windhoek.

CapitalWindhoek

RegionSouthern Africa

Population3.1M

Area825,615 km²

CurrencyNamibian dollar, South African rand (1 USD ≈ 16.40 NAD)

LanguagesAfrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana

Calling code+264

Drives on theleft

TimezoneWindhoek (UTC+2)

Nearest airportEros Airport (ERS), 5 km

Emergency number10111 / 112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$4,876 (2025)

Tourist arrivals187.1K (2020)

Climate in Windhoek

Warmest January, coolest July, driest May, sunniest November. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Windhoek, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.4°C	17.9°C	8mm	382h
February	27.6°C	18°C	116mm	290h
March	26.6°C	15.2°C	38mm	359h
April	26.2°C	13.4°C	2mm	335h
May	23.9°C	10.3°C	0mm	329h
June	20°C	6.5°C	0mm	311h
July	20.6°C	6°C	0mm	325h
August	23.3°C	7.6°C	0mm	348h
September	28°C	12.2°C	3mm	347h
October	30.7°C	16.3°C	1mm	359h
November	31.2°C	16.2°C	1mm	385h
December	30.8°C	17.5°C	65mm	365h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Namibia is a country in Southern Africa, north of South Africa and west of Botswana, boasts remarkable natural attractions such as the Namib Desert, the Fish River Canyon Park, Etosha National Park and the Kalahari Desert.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Namib Sand Sea
Twyfelfontein

Upcoming public holidays

December 10, 2026Human Rights Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

Full source list on About.