You need a visa for Namibia if you have a Central African passport

Namibia Visa on arrival

This is the visa on arrival, applied for before you fly. You can also buy it at the counter on landing — applying in advance is what skips that queue.

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Visa required

Namibia Visa on arrival

Price: $140.00
Processing: from 30 minutes
Entries: Multiple entry
Maximum stay: 90 days
Enter within: 90 days

$100.00 government fee $40.00 our service

What you need for the Namibia Visa on arrival

These are the documents this application asks for. You can upload them after checkout — nothing is needed to start.

Applicant's Photo
Passport Bio Page

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Everything about the Namibia Visa on arrival — conditions, what the authorities check and how long it lasts.

How it works

1
Answer the questions
One form, written in plain language. We ask only what Namibia actually requires for a Central African passport.
2
We check and submit
Your application is reviewed for the mistakes that cause rejections before it goes to the authorities.
3
Approval by email
Approval usually arrives within 30 minutes. It comes by email, with everything you need to show on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Yes. Central African citizens need a visa for Namibia, and the Namibia Visa on arrival can be applied for online.

How much does the Namibia Visa on arrival cost for Central African citizens?

$140.00. That is $100.00 in government fees and $40.00 for our service.

How long does it take to get the Namibia Visa on arrival?

From 30 minutes. Governments do not guarantee processing times, so apply as early as you can.

How long can Central African citizens stay in Namibia?

Up to 90 days per entry.

How long is the Namibia Visa on arrival valid for?

You must enter Namibia within 90 days of approval. That window is separate from how long you may stay.

Is the Namibia Visa on arrival single or multiple entry?

Multiple entry — you may leave and return while it is valid.

When should Central African citizens apply?

Approval takes from 30 minutes, and you then have 90 days to enter Namibia. You can apply shortly before you fly — just not so early that the entry window runs out.

Can Central African citizens get a visa on arrival in Namibia?

That is what this is — the Namibia Visa on arrival is the visa on arrival, applied for before you fly. It can also be bought at the counter on landing, but the queue there is the reason most travellers do it in advance.

Still have a question?

Ask our assistant. It answers in the chat, and we hand it the route you are looking at — Central African passport, travelling to Namibia — so you do not have to repeat it.

What Namibia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel or lodge booking confirmation
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Detailed travel itinerary for your trip

Entry requirements for Central African travellers

These rules apply specifically to Central African passport holders entering Namibia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory accommodation booking
Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Namibia.
Namibia Embassy Vienna Last checked 2026-08-06
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Namibia
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Namibia.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Namibia; -Foreign nationals residing in Namibia.
Namibia Embassy Vienna Last checked 2026-08-06
Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Namibia.
Namibia Embassy Vienna Last checked 2026-08-06
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers require a passport to enter Namibia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Namibia. The passport must have at least 3 blank pages.
Namibia Embassy Vienna Last checked 2026-08-06
May be required
Travelers under the age of 18 require additional documents
Additional requirements apply to travelers under the age of 18 visiting Namibia: For accompanied minors, travelers must provide: -A full, unabridged birth certificate and passport; -An adult traveling with a child who is not the child's parent or guardian must carry an affidavit from the child's parent or guardian authorizing the travel; -Copies of the parents' or guardians' identity documents or passports and their contact information; -If a child travels with only one parent or guardian, an affidavit from the absent parent or guardian giving permission; -Where applicable, a death certificate of a deceased parent or guardian listed on the birth certificate. For unaccompanied minors, travelers must provide: -A consent affidavit from the parent or guardian; -A letter from the person receiving the child, including their address and contact details; -A copy of the receiving person's identity document or valid passport, and a visa or permanent residence permit; -Contact information for the child's parent or guardian. Check the source for more details.
Namibia Embassy to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland Last checked 2026-08-06
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Namibia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Namibia.
Last checked 2026-08-06
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Namibia.
Last checked 2026-08-06
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Namibia if they stay within the airport transit area and leave with the same or first connecting aircraft. Travelers who pass immigration control and enter the country must have a transit visa. Visit the government website to check the permitted length of stay.
Last checked 2026-08-07

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