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Visa-exempt guide

Check the current Namibia visa position for your passport.

A visa exemption is nationality-specific and does not remove passport, ticket, purpose or border requirements.

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How to check Namibia visa exemption

Namibia Tourism Board information lists nationalities that do not require a visa and separately lists nationalities that can apply for Visa on Arrival. The lists are not interchangeable and can change over time.

Travellers should check the passport nationality, travel purpose and length of stay against the current published position. Even where a visa is not required, the passport, blank pages, return ticket and entry questions remain relevant.

If the passport is not in the exempt group, check the Visa on Arrival or another visa route instead of assuming visa-free entry.

First checkPassport nationality
Separate rulePurpose and stay
Still neededPassport and return ticket
Prepare the right evidence

Exemption checklist

  • Passport nationality and type
  • Date of entry
  • Purpose of travel
  • Length of stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Current entry list

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

Exemption cautions

  • Do not use an exemption for work or study without checking.
  • Do not rely on a list saved from a prior year.
  • Do not confuse visa exemption with Visa on Arrival.
  • Check transit and airline rules separately.
Questions travellers ask

Namibia FAQs

Is Namibia visa-free for all tourists?

No. The position depends on nationality, purpose and the current entry list.

What if my passport is not exempt?

Check whether Visa on Arrival or another visa route is available for your nationality.

Do visa-exempt travellers need a return ticket?

Tourism guidance says visitors should have a valid return ticket and meet the other entry conditions.

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Keep your passport, route-specific information and supporting documents ready before you submit.

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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.