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Namibia visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Namibia? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Southern Africa | Continent: Africa

Namibia flag
55Visa-free
0eVisa
54Visa on arrival
89Visa required

Namibia entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 55 can enter Namibia visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 54 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 89 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

109 of 198 passports can travel to Namibia without arranging anything before departure.

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Namibia entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Namibia
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (90 days)
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa required

Namibia visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Namibia.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1326014
Asia137031
Europe2212011
North America42017
Oceania20012
South America1704

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 55
Visa on arrival 54
Visa required 89

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Namibia?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 55 can enter visa-free, 54 can get a visa on arrival and 89 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Namibia without a visa?

55 passports have visa-free access to Namibia, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, Armenia and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Namibia offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 54 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Namibia?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 39 can enter Namibia visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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