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🇳🇦 Namibia for 🇸🇾 SY citizens
Embassy visa
Embassy visa – apply in person at an embassy or consulate with an interview.
Processing time5-15 business days
Government fee3000 INR
AppointmentRequired
EntryMultiple
Documents
Always required
Original machine-readable passport valid at least 6 months beyond departure from Namibia, with at least 3 blank pages.
Requirement consistently stated by Namibian authorities and foreign ministries for all visitors, including those using the visa-on-arrival / e-visa system. Passport must be presented physically at the border even if an e-visa approval has been obtained online in advance. Standard requirement for Namibian visitor visas processed via embassies or consulates; passport must be valid beyond the intended stay and have sufficient blank pages for visa and entry/exit stamps.
Two recent colour passport-sized photographs of the applicant.
Many Namibian embassies explicitly require two colour passport photos for tourist/visitor visa applications; some may accept more if submitted in duplicate sets.
Completed and signed Namibian visitor visa application form (often Form 3-1/003 or online equivalent), usually submitted in duplicate.
Embassy instructions commonly require the visitor visa application form to be fully completed, signed and submitted in duplicate together with supporting documents.
Confirmed return air ticket or other proof of onward travel from Namibia.
Embassy visa checklists require proof of return or onward travel as part of the application; open‑jaw or multi‑segment itineraries are generally accepted if they clearly show exit from Namibia.
Confirmed accommodation bookings (hotel/guesthouse/camp) for the full stay in Namibia, or invitation letter and host details if visiting friends or relatives.
Tourist visa applications typically require hotel or lodge bookings matching the itinerary; for visits to friends or relatives, an invitation letter plus copy of host’s passport and legal status in Namibia is usually required.
Detailed day-by-day travel itinerary within Namibia, including planned destinations and dates.
Several Namibian missions request a day‑to‑day tour itinerary for tourist visas, especially when multiple locations or self‑drive trips are planned.
Recent personal bank statements (typically 3–6 months) or equivalent evidence showing sufficient funds to cover travel and stay in Namibia.
Many embassies specify three months of recent bank statements for tourist visas; some ‘holiday visa’ guidance and fact sheets mention up to six months of statements, especially where a sponsor or guarantor is involved. Applicants over 21 are often required to submit their own bank statements even if travelling with family.
Recommended
International yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from, or transiting more than 12 hours through, a yellow-fever-endemic country.
Required only for travellers whose itinerary includes countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; not required for direct arrivals from non‑endemic countries. Travellers without a required certificate may be denied boarding or entry, or subjected to quarantine or on‑arrival vaccination. Required only for applicants whose travel route includes countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; certificate validity begins 10 days after vaccination, in line with WHO rules.
If visiting friends or relatives, invitation letter from the Namibian host plus copy of host’s passport and proof of legal status or Namibian citizenship.
Required when the purpose of visit is to stay with friends or relatives rather than in commercial accommodation; some missions also request proof of relationship (e.g., marriage or birth certificates) for close family visits.
Motivation or cover letter from the applicant explaining purpose and duration of visit to Namibia.
Several Namibian missions request a brief motivation or request letter from the applicant outlining travel purpose, intended dates, and funding arrangements; this may be combined with the itinerary in practice.
For minor applicants, unabridged birth certificate and, where applicable, parental consent letters or custody documents when not travelling with both parents or legal guardians.
Missions may request proof of parentage and consent for minors applying for Namibian visas, especially when only one parent signs the application or accompanies the child. Applicants should provide originals or certified copies and, where necessary, official translations into English.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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Namibia is huge and most people travel by road—don’t underestimate driving times, and plan fuel stops proactively (especially off main corridors).
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In remote/sandy regions, fuel consumption can jump sharply; carry extra fuel/water or choose shorter routes that keep you within range of reliable petrol stations.
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For wildlife viewing efficiency, plan around Etosha’s waterholes—especially in drier months, they concentrate animals and give you ‘high-yield’ sightings without chasing random tracks.
Last verified: 2025-12-05