Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No/1 | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
a minimum of six months after the date of departure from Namibia required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasNot required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who
do require a visa.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the consulate or high commission for visa requirements (see
General Info).
Types of Visa and CostTourist,
Business and
Transit: US$50.
ValidityValid up to three months from date of issue for stays of up to three months from date of entry. Extensions for a further three months are available from the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at high commission); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredThree to four.
WarningMost visits to Namibia are trouble-free, but travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
In early September 2007 the Namibian Ministry for Health confirmed meningitis outbreaks in Onamakulikwa, Ohambala, Onkumbula, Ohashipepe and Omakunde villages in Oshikoto Region.
If traveling along the Caprivi Strip, travelers should stick to the well-traveled routes.
Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; travelers should avoid driving at night.
Road accidents and muggings are the main types of incidents visitors suffer.
Travelers should carry some form of identification at all times. A photocopy of the relevant passport pages is sufficient.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisaions for the latest travel advice.
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Yes* | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | No** | |
Health CareHealth insurance is essential. It is advisable to consult your doctor well in advance of traveling about immunizations and assembling a first aid kit.
Note* Malaria risk exists in the entire northern third of the country (Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati, Ohangwenga, Otjozondjupa and Omaheke) from November to June and along the Kunene river and in Kavango and Caprivi regions throughout the year.
** A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving from an infected area.
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