Visa requirements for Namibian citizens

Visa requirements for Namibian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Namibia.

As of 2026, Namibian citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 74 countries and territories, ranking the Namibian passport 61st in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

On 24 May 2024, the Government of Namibia announced that it will introduce a reciprocal visa regime.The Ministry of Home Affairs, in accordance with a Cabinet Decision to introduce an entry visa requirement to countries that have not reciprocated the favorable treatment granted to their nationals when visiting Namibia.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. 1 month Electronic Travel Authorization must be approved before travel and is valid for tourism purposes if holding a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 3 months 14 days 30 days 90 days Visa-free for 30 days for holders of a Schengen visa or a national visa of country of EU, must arrive via Minsk International Airport. 90 days 30 days 90 days ID Card valid. 90 days 1 month 30 days 45 days 7 days 3 months 90 days 6 months 90 days 30 days up to 90 days 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days Must obtain an entry clearance from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel. 30 days 30 days 3 months 90 days 90 days 3 months 30 days 30 days 180 days 90 days 90 days 60 days 30 days In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). 90 days 60 days 90 days 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 90 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days Visa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US 30 days Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 3 months 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days Holders of a GCC state resident permit can get a 28 days visa on arrival that costs 5 Omani Riyals. 3 months Online Visa eligible. 30 days 90 days Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK. 30 days May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary". 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 30 days 6 weeks 3 months 60 days Tourist visa on arrival and eVisa for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. Eligible for an e-Visa or transit visa if holding a valid residence permit of no less than 3 months in a GCC country. 90 days 3 months 3 months / 30 days 30 days 30 days 90 days Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. 60 days / 30 days 90 days 90 days 15 days 30 days 15 days 90 days Ordinary passport holders can obtain e-Visa as of May 5, 2025 via the website. 1 month 3 months May apply using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies Visa required since 19 July 2023. 30 days Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.). 90 days 3 months

Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes 90 days Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and 3 day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia.

Dependent and autonomous territories Territory Conditions of access Notes China 90 days 30 days Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period. Visitor's Pass granted on arrival valid for 4/10/21/60/90 days for 12/14/16/20/25 pound sterling. Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours / 1 month for 110 / 160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or United States do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also

Visa policy of Namibia Namibian passport

References

External links Delta Air Lines Visa Requirements (search engine)

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