Namibia new e-Visa on arrival

e-Visa on Arrival system

Namibia launched the e-Visa on Arrival system, simplifying the visa process for international travelers, effective 1 April 2025.

Starting immediately, nationals from a select group of countries can now apply for their visas online (Online Platform available from 03 March 2025), or upon arrival at Namibia’s designated ports of entry (from 01 April 2025), reducing waiting times and improving overall arrival efficiency. By offering multiple visa application options, Namibia is catering to a wider range of travel preferences and providing more flexibility to international visitors.

The online visa application process, available via the official government portal, enables travelers to receive pre-approval before arriving in Namibia. With this online E-Visa Permit Confirmation, travelers can enter Namibia through all specified points of entry, whether arriving by land, air, or sea, without needing to visit an embassy or consulate ahead of time. This not only streamlines the entry process but also eliminates the need for long waits at immigration counters. Should your online visa application be denied, please contact the nearest Namibian embassy or consulate in your country of origine or contact the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security directly.

For travelers applying for a visa on arrival, the in -person VOA facility is available at designated ports of entry. However, those with a pre-approved online E-visa Permit can enjoy the convenience of entry at most official Points of Entry in Namibia. Travelers with Visa on Arrival online approval Permit must be prepared to present confirmation of any visa requirements as per Online Application supplied upon entry, as these may be requested by Immigration. All Visa on Arrivals (VOAs) will be granted as Multiple Entry Visas, allowing travelers to make cross-border journeys throughout the visa's validity period. With the flexibility of multiple entries, the VOA offers a convenient and efficient way for international visitors to experience not only Namibia but also the broader Southern African region while being able to return to Namibia for continued travels or their departure flights.

All arrivals in Namibia before April 1st, 2025, who plan to do country combination tours and will be leaving and returning to Namibia after April 1st, must ensure they request a multiple entry visa upon arrival in Namibia. The validity period of the visa must be long enough to cover their return travel dates to Namibia. Please present Immigration with clear dates on your itinerary.

Countries that will be required to apply for a Visa on Arrival to Namibia as from 1 April 2025:

African Countries at a fee of NAD1,200

Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Togo, Tunisia, Western Sahara Republic, Uganda.

Other Countries at a fee of NAD1,600

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cambodia, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican/Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Ports of Entry:

In-person visa on arrival applications can be processed at the following ports of entry:

Hosea Kutako International Airport, Ariamsvlei, Dobe,Impalila, Katima Mulilo,Klein Manasse, Mata Mata, Mohembo, Ngoma, Noordoewer, Oshikango, Oranjemund, Senderlings, Trans Kalahari Border Posts, Walvis Bay Harbour and Walvis Bay International Airport.

E-Visas can be facilitated at all gazetted Namibian ports of entry except: Rundu Airport, Sarusungu Border Post, Nkurenkuru Border Post, Keetmanshoop Airport, Klein Manasse Border Post, Lüderitz Airport, Gobabis Airport, Ondangwa Airport, Dobe Border Post, Grootfontein Airport, Kasika Border Post, Mpacha Airport, Mata-mata Border Post, Singalamwe Border Post and Vioolsdrift.

Where to apply: 

• Apply for visas online via https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival before arriving in Namibia, thereby reducing the time spent at immigration counters. You are required to sign up first, thereafter logging in an submit the application. 
• On arrival at Namibian ports of entry.

Visa fees:

• NAD 1,600 (approximately USD 90) for citizens from non-African countries
• NAD 1,200 (approximately USD 70) for citizens from African countries

* These fees are subject to an annual review.

For Visa on Arrival (VOA) Online applications:

• You are required to sign up first, thereafter logging in an submit the application.
  
• A valid passport with 6 months validity and 3 blank pages
• Accurately completed Online Visa Application Form
• Approved and printed E-visa Permit

FAQs for the Online Application

• Families or groups can submit applications under one person’s profile; however, there is a risk that if one application within the group is flagged for any reason, the system will not allow further applications to proceed until the issue is resolved.
• Group payment options are not available at this stage.
• Regional flights will not affect the online application process or the border entry point, provided the selected border is gazetted for eVisa and Visa on Arrival (VoA).
• Transit guests are exempt from visa requirements.
• All foreign nationals must complete the Arrival Form, even if they hold a Permanent Residence Permit (PRP), domicile permit, etc.
• Places to visit: Only the first night's and last night's accommodation details must be provided for Q10 on the arrival form.
• No editing options are currently available for online VoA applications, but this feature is under consideration for future updates.
• Funds to sustain yourself in Namibia: There is no official minimum amount required. A credit/debit card and proof of upfront payments will be sufficient.

Travelers arriving in Namibia with Visa on Arrival online approval must ensure that they are prepared to present CONFIRMATION of any visa requirements as per online application completed, upon entry if requested by Immigration.

In-person Visa on Arrival applications:

• A valid passport with 6 months validity and 3 blank pages
• Completed Visa on Arrival Application Form
• Return airticket (Proof of onward ticket)
• Invitation letter (if invited) or confirmation of accommodation and travel bookings/plans.
• Confirmation of Health Insurance in English
• Funds to sustain yourself in Namibia. No official limit to the amount of funds declared on the arrival/application form. Credit/Debit card and proof of upfront payments would be sufficient.
• Full birth certificate and parental consent letter if travelling with children.

Applying in advance will save you time and make your trip more convenient and hassle-free.