Namibia’s Visa on Arrival (VoA) system has brought in more than N$100 million in revenue and facilitated the entry of over 70,000 international visitors since its implementation, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has revealed.
All revenue collected through the system, introduced on 3 March 2025, has been paid directly into the State Revenue Fund to support national development initiatives, according to the Ministry.
“Since the implementation of the Visa on Arrival system, more than 70,000 visitors and tourists have entered Namibia through both online and manual visa application processes. This initiative has generated N$100 million in visa revenue, which has been paid directly into the State Revenue Fund, aimed at supporting national development initiatives that benefit all Namibians,” Executive Director Ettienne Maritz said.
“No traveller has experienced delays exceeding two to three hours, even during peak periods.”
He said the Ministry has also introduced upgrades to the eVisa system, which now doubles as a Visa on Arrival form.
This, he said, means travellers no longer need to complete separate paperwork, allowing them to proceed directly to immigration clearance upon arrival.
The process, he added, is supported by the Electronic Border Management System, which provides real-time oversight of immigration operations.
Maritz said the Ministry remains committed to transparency and efficiency, and reaffirmed that all travellers are made aware of visa fees.
Children under six are exempt, while children aged six to eleven qualify for reduced rates.
