All citizens of countries whom we have VISA Exemption Agreements are not required to obtain a visa and will be allowed to enter into Namibia and get Visitor´s Entry Permit (VEP) endorsement stamps at the Port of entry for the following reasons:

• Holiday/Vacation;
• Visiting friends or relatives;
• Attending workshops (Not as Facilitator);
• Attending meetings;
• Exploring of business opportunities;
• Medical treatment; and
• Any other purpose other than employment of any kind

NB!! All visitors travelling to Namibia for business to work at their subsidiary companies, for example, give training to local staff, conduct audits of their companies, volunteer work of any kind etc. are required to apply for employment permit/work visas in terms of section 27 of Immigration Control Act regardless of whether they are citizens of countries which are exempted.

Here is the complete list of countries.

All applicants must submit the following:

• A duly filled and signed application form
• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry and at least 3 or more blank pages
• Two (2) coloured 2 inches x 2 inches passport photographs (should be identical);
• Self-addressed, pre-paid envelope (should have a tracking no.) for the return of your passport;
• Cash, money order or certified bank check (personal checks will not be accepted) payable to the Consulate-General of Namibia (fees below)
• Business letter stating nature of visit (if applicable);
• Complete flight itinerary;
• Copy of legal residence in the countries accredited to the Consulate-General of the Republic of Namibia in Cape Town (list below);
• Hotel reservations or tour/safari confirmation;
• Proof of adequate funds for the duration of stay in the form of personal bank account statement under each applicants name. If the applicant is a dependent, kindly attach a signed letter of the person responsible for the expenses.;
• Proof that they will be supported by a person who is a permanent resident of Namibia or is Namibian if such a case applies; provide a signed letter of invitation, passport copy, copy of work permit/residence permit (if applicable)
• All documents must be written in English.

Requirements for holders of Diplomatic, Official and Laisser-Passer (United Nations, World Bank and International Monetary Fund)

• A duly filled and signed application form [PDF]
• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry and at least 3 or more blank pages;
• Two (2) colour 2 x 2 passport photographs (should be identical);
• A self-addressed, pre-paid envelope (should have a tracking no.) for the return of your passport;
• Complete flight itinerary;
• An official letter from the applicant’s diplomatic mission/organisation. The letter should state the full identity of the visa applicant and the grounds for him/her holding a diplomatic/official passport (position within the diplomatic mission or family links with an official), the full details of the travel document, and the purposes and dates of the stay in Namibia.

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Please note:

• Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide an email address where they can be reached in the event that there is an error on your forms or if additional documents are needed.
• Further information may be requested depending on individual circumstances.
• Visitors with tourist visas are not allowed to engage in any employment while in the country.
• The Consulate-General can only issue Tourist visas and Employment permits. Work/Study/Research visa applications must be sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Check their website for more information http://www.mha.gov.na/.

Fees and Processing times:

Tourist Visas

• Single entry, 3 months validity, 2 day processing – R500.00
• Multiple Entry, 3 months validity, 2 day processing – R500.00

Employment Permit

• Single Entry, 3 months validity, 3 day processing – R500.00
• Multiple Entry, 3 months validity, 3 day processing – R500.00

What Do I Do with the Completed Documents?

Once you have all the required documents, please place them in one envelope and mail them to the following address:

How Long Does It Take?

All visas are issued on the day the application forms are received and will be valid for 3 months. Incomplete forms and requirements may delay the process. Expedited same-day service is only provided for applications dropped off and picked up at the Consulate-General. Next day service is provided for mailed in applications.