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Namibia guide / Namibia 90-Day Tourist Stay
Stay-duration guide

Plan your Namibia stay around the permission actually issued.

The published tourism guidance describes tourist stays of up to 90 days, with category and extension conditions requiring confirmation.

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Country-specific guide

Namibia tourist visa duration and extension

The Ministry Visa on Arrival page states that eligible travellers can apply for up to 90 days of Visa on Arrival. Namibia Tourism Board information also describes holidaymakers and tourists as welcome to remain for 90 days, subject to the permission issued.

The tourism guidance says visas can be valid up to three months from issue for stays of up to three months from entry and notes that extensions for a further three months are available through the relevant immigration office in Windhoek. Travellers should confirm the current rule before relying on an extension.

A stay limit is not an invitation to overstay. Track the authorised dates, keep the passport and visa copy together and use the correct purpose route for work or study.

Stay guideUp to 90 days
ValidityUp to 3 months from issue
ExtensionSeparate immigration process
Prepare the right evidence

Stay-planning checklist

  • Issued entry date
  • Permitted departure date
  • Passport validity
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Extension contact if needed
  • Tourist-only activity check

Current-rules reminder: Visa categories, required information, fees, processing guidance and entry conditions can change. Check the live travel service and your airline or border instructions before departure.

Avoid preventable problems

Stay cautions

  • Do not overstay the issued date.
  • Do not assume every route has the same duration.
  • Do not rely on an extension before it is granted.
  • Do not work or study under tourist permission.
Questions travellers ask

Namibia FAQs

How long can a tourist stay?

Published Namibia guidance describes tourist stays of up to 90 days, subject to the permission issued.

Can a tourist stay be extended?

Tourism information notes that a further three-month extension may be available through the relevant immigration office; confirm current conditions before relying on it.

When does validity start?

The tourism guidance describes validity up to three months from issue for stays up to three months from entry, subject to the issued document.

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Information and update notice. This page was last updated on 27 August 2026. Visa categories, eligibility, fees, documents, processing guidance and entry conditions can change. VistoRoute is a private information and application-assistance service and is not the visa authority of Namibia. Review current travel guidance before booking or travelling.