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Namibia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Namibia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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42Visa-free
37eVisa
27Visa on arrival
92Visa required

Namibia passport at a glance

With a Namibia passport you can enter 42 destinations visa-free and 27 with a visa on arrival, so 69 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 37 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 92 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Namibia

Do Namibia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Namibia passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa on arrival
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Namibia passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa16131311
Asia591720
Europe20241
North America14126
Oceania3326
South America2118

Longest visa-free stays

Where Namibia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 42
eVisa 37
Visa on arrival 27
Visa required 92

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Namibia passport holders visit without a visa?

Namibia passport holders can visit 42 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Brazil, South Africa, Philippines, Tanzania and others. Adding the 27 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 69 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Namibia passport holders?

27 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Namibia passport holders, including Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Namibia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

37 destinations let Namibia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Namibia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Namibia passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Namibia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Namibia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Namibia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Namibia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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