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:
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Moldova
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- 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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