Namibia Introduces New Visa Requirements for These Countries Starting 2025

Namibia to Introduce New Visa Requirements for These Countries in 2025

In a significant move, the Namibian government has announced changes to the country’s visa requirements, set to take effect on April 1, 2025. These updates aim to streamline the entry process and enhance security measures for international visitors.

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Namibia Announces Changes to Visa Procedures

As part of the changes, visa fees for travellers from non-African Union (AU) member states will be increased from N$1,200 to N$1,600 per person. However, travellers from AU member states will continue to pay the existing fee of N$1,200.

To simplify the process, the “visa on arrival form” will be merged with the “arrival form,” and the “departure form” will be discontinued. This move is expected to make entry and exit procedures more efficient for visitors.

In a recent video clip, Deputy Minister Lucia Witbooi emphasized the importance of these changes, highlighting the goal of enhancing security while maintaining a welcoming environment for tourists and business travellers.

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Namibia Introduces New Visa Requirements for 31 Countries

Starting April 1, 2025, nationals from 31 countries will be required to obtain a visa on arrival to enter Namibia. These countries include:

  1. Armenia
  2. Austria
  3. Azerbaijan
  4. Belarus
  5. Belgium
  6. Canada
  7. Denmark
  8. Finland
  9. France
  10. Germany
  11. Iceland
  12. Ireland
  13. Italy
  14. Japan
  15. Kazakhstan
  16. Kyrgyzstan
  17. Liechtenstein
  18. Luxembourg
  19. Moldova
  20. Netherlands
  21. Norway
  22. Portugal
  23. Spain
  24. Sweden
  25. Switzerland
  26. Tajikistan
  27. Turkmenistan
  28. Ukraine
  29. United Kingdom
  30. United States of America
  31. Uzbekistan

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No Changes For These Countries

Nationals from these countries must present a return ticket, medical insurance, proof of financial means, no criminal record, and a passport valid for at least six months to obtain a visa on arrival.

For South African travellers, there are no new changes; they will continue to follow the existing visa-free travel agreements between Namibia and South Africa.

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