update (01 April 2025): The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security yesterday (31 March 2025) issued an updated fact sheet on the implementation modalities of the new visa-on-arrival requirements, which become effective today, 01 April 2025.
Namibia has announced key updates to its visa regime, set to take effect on 01 April 2025. The changes include diplomatic passport exemptions, a revised fee structure for cruise passengers, and streamlined immigration policies aimed at improving efficiency and reciprocity.
As part of the new regulations, diplomatic passport holders from Germany and France, along with diplomatic and official passport holders from Switzerland, will be exempt from visa requirements when entering Namibia.
Visitors arriving in Namibia via Walvis Bay and Lüderitz Harbours—particularly cruise ship passengers—will now be subject to a day visit fee of N$300.00 upon disembarkation.
To harmonize Namibia's immigration policies, the Cabinet has approved a standardized fee structure for holiday visas, short-term employment permits, and visa-on-arrival requests:
- N$1,200.00 – Travelers from African Union (AU) countries
- N$1,600.00 – Travelers from non-African Union countries
For minor children (ages 6–11):
- N$600.00 – AU countries
- N$800.00 – Non-AU countries
Children under 6 years old will continue to receive free holiday visas and visa-on-arrival processing.
To enhance convenience, Namibia will introduce group bulk payments for online e-visa transactions, allowing service providers to process payments of up to N$97,000 in a single transaction.
With these updates, Namibia aims to streamline visa processes, enhance tourism, and support economic growth while ensuring fair and reciprocal visa policies.
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