As of April 1, 2025, Namibia will require a visa for citizens of 33 countries.including several European and Western nations, due to the principle of diplomatic reciprocity. Requests can be made via a new online e-Visa system. The fee for non-African countries is 1,600 N$ (approx. €82). The visa is valid for 30 days, with multiple entries. Visa on arrival is also available.
Namibia is re-evaluating its visa-free entry agreements with countries deemed "non-reciprocal", where Namibian citizens are required to obtain a visa while their nationals could enter Namibia freely. The Namibian government now requires visas from 33 countries, including France, Belgium, Switzerland, the USA, Canada and Australia.
The e-visa is recommended
To make things easier, Namibia has modernized its visa system with an e-Visa platform launched on March 3, 2025. More than 10,000 e-visas have since been approved. The procedure is entirely dematerialized via the official portal, enabling tourists and business travelers of 90 nationalities to reduce delays and simplify procedures.
The price of the visa varies according to the nationality and age of the traveler.. For visitors aged 12 and over, it costs 1,600 N$ (approx. €82) for citizens of non-African countries and 1,200 N$ (approx. €62) for those from African countries. For children aged 6 to 11, the fees are 800 N$ (approx. €41) and 600 N$ (approx. €31) respectively. Children under 6 are exempt from visa fees. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of arrival, with multiple entries. A daily visit fee of 300 N$ (approx. €16) applies to cruise passengers arriving in Walvis Bay and Lüderitz.
33 new nationalities need visas to travel to Namibia
Here are the 33 nationalities concerned by the new visa requirement Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belarus, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States and Uzbekistan.
Visa on arrival still available
In addition to e-Visa, Namibia continues to offer a visa on arrival in several major ports of entry, but the authorities recommend that you use the e-Visa. Entry points may differ depending on whether you choose to obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival. It is therefore strongly recommended that you plan your trip in advance and find out which entry points are accessible according to your approach.
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