Namibia is set to start implementing visas on arrival for citizens of countries that have not reciprocated the country’s exemption gestures from April 1, 2025.
Visitors can apply online or obtain visas upon arrival.
This comes as last month, Namibia resolved to introduce entry visa requirements for countries that have not reciprocated its visa exemption policy.
Information, Communication and Technology Minister, Emma Theofelus, made the announcement on Thursday after Cabinet approved the move through Cabinet Decision No. 8th/21.05.24/002.
“Visa fees will be introduced with N$1,600 for non-African Union (AU) members and N$1,200 for AU members still requiring visas on arrival. Visa prices are subject to annual review based on currency exchange rates,” she said.
To streamline arrival processes, the visa on arrival form will be merged with the arrival form, and departure forms will be discontinued.
“This will allow for increased staffing at arrival counters.”
Namibia used to have visa exemptions for around 55 nations, with only 18 of those having reciprocated the exemptions.
Notably, 18 countries such as Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and others will remain unaffected by the changes, as they have reciprocal visa agreements with Namibia.
However, 31 countries could be impacted by the new visa requirements.
These include nations such as Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Uzbekistan.
The decision aims to foster equal treatment among nations regarding visa regulations.
