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Holiday or Visitor Entry Permit

NamibiaShort stays and visits

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For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?

Nationals of countries not exempted from visa requirements need a visa to visit Namibia; since 1 April 2025 nationals of listed non-reciprocating countries must apply for a visa, which can be obtained online or on arrival at listed ports of entry.

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Limits of the record
  • The full list of visa-exempt nationalities was not captured; the FAQ lists only countries affected by the 2025 visa reciprocity regime.

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

Holiday/vacation, visiting friends or relatives, attending workshops (not as facilitator) or meetings, exploring business opportunities, medical treatment, and any other purpose other than employment or work of any kind.

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What maximum stay, rolling-period rule, validity and entry rules apply?

Tourist visas are valid for 90 days from the date of issue; the visitor entry permit issued at the port of entry covers the period requested, not exceeding 90 days in a calendar year.

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  • https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/visa-and-permits-faq
    Tourist visas are valid for 90 days f rom the date of issue. Upon meeting all requirements, the visitor will be issued with a visitor entry permit at the port of entry depending on the period requested by the traveller, provided it will not exceed 90 days in a calender year.

What important funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel or passport evidence may be required?

Valid passport with at least six months validity and two clean pages, completed application form, confirmation of accommodation (hotel reservation or invitation letter), confirmation of sufficient funds, travel itinerary, travel/medical insurance, and a full birth certificate or parental consent letter for children.

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  • https://mhaiss.gov.na/documents/d/mhaiss/visa-and-permits-faq
    Valid passport (with at least six months validity + two clean pages) A completed visa application form Conf irmation of accommodation (hotel reservation or invitation letter) Conf irmation of suff icient funds Travel itinerary Travel/ Medical Insurance Full birth certificate or parental consent letter if travelling with children.

Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?

A Holiday Visa can be applied for online for up to 3 months. The visa fee is N$1200.00, payable upon approval, for nationals of African Union countries and N$1600 for others. The official source does not state under what circumstances a stay can be extended or changed.

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Limits of the record
  • The official source does not state under what circumstances a stay can be extended or changed.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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