Namibia Travel Guide

Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	Yes	No/1	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
British	Yes	No	Yes

A passport valid for six months after the period of intended stay with three blank pages is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

These are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days if they are visiting Namibia on vacation. However, all visitors traveling to Namibia for business purposes must arrange a visa in advance. Nationals of the following countries do require a visa for Namibia even for holiday purposes: 1. Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission for visa requirements.

Visa Note

Return or onward ticket or proof of accommodation required on application.

Types of Visa and Cost

Visas are issued at a cost of £28 for standard three day processing time and £56 for same day processing. Visa applications should be submitted in person between 0900 and 1600 on working days at the Namibia High Commission in London.

Validity

Valid 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).

Working Days Required

Three days as standard, same day processing available

Travel Warnings

Most 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.

Violent street crimes (muggings and robberies) targeting foreign tourists have increased significantly in 2009, particularly in Windhoek. Attacks can take place even in busy city center locations in broad daylight.

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 Care

Health insurance is essential. It is advisable to consult your doctor well in advance of traveling about immunizations and assembling a first aid kit.

Vaccinations

Vaccination	Special Precaution
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Yes*
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	No**

Special Notes

* 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.