update (25 September 2025): The Ministy of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Secuity has confirmed that 36 countries have been added to the list of countries eligible for Visa on Arrival (VoA). The Ministry furthemore announced that the new N$400 administration fee for manually submitted Visa on Arrival (VoA) applications will get implemented in due course as internal processes first need to be undertaken. Once the fee has been gazetted, the public will be informed accordingly. We'll keep you updated!
Namibia’s Cabinet has approved several significant measures aimed at facilitating international travel and strengthening the country’s tourism sector. According to an official press statement issued on 09 September 2025, the decisions were taken during the 19th Cabinet Meeting on 02 September 2025.
Key resolutions include:
- The addition of
3536 new countries to Namibia’s Visa on Arrival (VoA) list. - The introduction of a N$400 administration fee for manually submitted Visa on Arrival (VoA) applications.
- The initiation of plans for operational improvements at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek to enhance the passenger experience.
New countries eligible for Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Nationals from the following 35 36 countries and territories will soon be able to obtain a Visa on Arrival (VoA) upon entry into Namibia:
Aland Islands, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brunei Darussalam, Central African Republic, Cyprus, Georgia, Grenada, Haiti, Kiribati, Maldives, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Palestine, Panama, Samoa, Slovenia, Sovereign Order of Malta, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Suriname, Sweden, North Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Dominican Republic.
Planned airport improvements
The proposed upgrades to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia's principal international gateway, are designed to:
- Reduce processing and waiting times for travellers
- Streamline immigration procedures
- Improve overall operational efficiency and passenger comfort
These measures form part of Namibia's broader strategy to position itself as a premier travel destination in Southern Africa and to support the continued growth of its tourism economy.
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