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Namibia Visa Guide
Use official sources to verify whether you need a visa, what documents you need, and what to recheck before departure.
Entry planning
Visa advice must be checked at the source
Namibia visa requirements depend on nationality, travel purpose, passport details, and current policy. Treat this page as a checklist, then verify directly through official channels before booking non-refundable travel.
Verification sequence
1. Check nationality
Start with the current Namibia government fact sheet and e-services portal, or your nearest Namibian mission. Do not rely on an older copied country list.
2. Confirm document rules
Passport validity, blank-page requirements, and onward-ticket checks can matter at the border and airline check-in.
3. Match visa to purpose
Tourism, business, volunteering, media, and extended stays may use different processes.
4. Recheck before departure
Rules can change between booking and travel. Recheck close to flight date and keep copies offline.
Common mistakes
- Assuming an old visa-exemption list is still current.
- Forgetting that airlines may check documents before boarding.
- Confusing tourism entry with work, volunteering, media, or business purposes.
- Leaving visa checks until after paying non-refundable lodge deposits.