Visa Assistance

Namibia

Visa requirements, fees, validity and documents for travel to Namibia.

  • 2 visa types
  • Starting from NAD800
  • Checked 29 Sept 2026

1. Visa Types

Open a type to see processing time, stay, fees, and documents.

Processing time

Online: about 5 working days

Stay period

Visitor entry permit up to 90 days in a calendar year As granted at the port of entry

Validity

Tourist / holiday visa: 90 days from date of issue Print the approved e-Visa Electronic-only copies are not accepted

Visa Fees and Charges

Tourist / holiday — non-African countries

NAD1,600

Tourist / holiday — African countries (not India)

NAD1,200

Child 6–11 — non-AU

NAD800

Child under 6

NAD0
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—Tourist / holiday — non-African countriesNAD1,600
—Tourist / holiday — African countries (not India)NAD1,200
—Child 6–11 — non-AUNAD800
—Child under 6NAD0

About This Visa

Indian ordinary-passport holders need a visa for Namibia. India is visa-exempt only for diplomatic and official passports — not ordinary.

Namibia also runs visa on arrival for certain nationalities. India is not on those lists — do not send ordinary Indian passports to the border for VOA. Usual holiday path: Holiday Visa online at https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na before travel.

Tourist / holiday fee: NAD 1,600 for non-African countries (India); NAD 1,200 for African countries. Visas valid 90 days from issue; visitor entry permit up to 90 days in a calendar year. Download and print the approved e-Visa; sign the arrival section in front of an Immigration Officer.

Documents Required

Holiday Visa (online)

  • Valid passport (at least 6 months; blank pages as the portal asks — usually two or three)
  • Completed visa application form
  • Confirmed return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel / host)
  • Proof of funds
  • Travel itinerary
  • Travel / medical insurance
  • Minors: full birth certificate or parental consent as listed
  • Printed approved e-Visa at the counter

Processing time

About 10 working days at missions Confirm wait with New Delhi when lodging

Stay period

As printed on the visa Visitor entry permit up to 90 days in a calendar year

Validity

As printed on the visa

Visa Fees and Charges

Confirm fee with the High Commission when lodging

Check applicable fees
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—Confirm fee with the High Commission when lodgingCheck applicable fees

About This Visa

High Commission of Namibia in New Delhi still issues visitor visas. Prefer the online Holiday Visa when possible. Mission lodge: about 10 working days — confirm hours, fee, and checklist by phone or email before lodging.

Documents Required

Confirm with High Commission New Delhi

  • Valid passport (at least 6 months; blank pages as they ask)
  • Completed visa application form
  • Confirmation of accommodation
  • Proof of funds
  • Travel itinerary
  • Travel / medical insurance
  • Fee as quoted at lodge
  • Any extra papers the mission lists

2. Good to Know

Rules and notes that apply to every visa type

How to apply

  1. Holiday e-Visa: https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na — Holiday Visa; pay NAD 1,600 (non-African adult); print approval.
  2. Or lodge Tourist Visa at High Commission New Delhi — confirm fee and checklist with the mission.
  3. Travel with passport (6+ months), printed e-Visa or sticker, funds, accommodation, and insurance as required.

Who can apply

  • Indian ordinary passports: Holiday Visa (e-Visa) before travel, or Tourist Visa at High Commission New Delhi.
  • Not visa-free on ordinary passports.
  • VOA exists for listed nationalities only — India ordinary is not on those lists. Do not use VOA for Indian ordinary clients.

Embassy

High Commission of the Republic of Namibia, New Delhi
B-9/6, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057
+91 11 2614 0389 / 2614 0890 / 2614 4772
nam@nhcdelhi.com · newdelhi@mirco.gov.na

MHAISS e-Services / visas
https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na
Visas: +264 81 951 0128 / 0186 · esupport@mhaiss.gov.na
Public Relations: +264 81 951 0064 / 65 / 66 · Public.Relations@mha.gov.na

How to track

e-Services portal tracking after online payment. High Commission: +91 11 2614 0389 / nam@nhcdelhi.com / newdelhi@mirco.gov.na. Visas desk: +264 81 951 0128.

Watch-outs

  • Ordinary Indian passports: e-Visa or mission visa before travel — not visa on arrival.
  • “Online or upon arrival” for tourist / holiday applies to VOA-eligible nationalities; India ordinary is not eligible.
  • Print the e-Visa; sign in front of Immigration.
  • Holiday stay cap: 90 days in a calendar year.
  • Tourist / holiday: NAD 1,600 non-African (India); NAD 1,200 African. New Delhi fee — confirm with the mission.