You need a visa for Namibia if you have a Surinamese passport

A visa on arrival is also issued at the border for this route. Applying beforehand avoids the queue at the airport.

These visas exist for Namibia, but they cannot be applied for online with Surinamese nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Yes. Surinamese citizens need a visa for Namibia. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

Can Surinamese citizens get a visa on arrival in Namibia?

Yes, a visa on arrival is issued at the border for this route. Applying before you travel avoids the queue at the airport.

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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 Surinamese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Surinamese 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

A look at Namibia

Sossusvlei — Home to the world's tallest sand dunes and iconic Deadvlei
Etosha National Park — Namibia's premier wildlife destination with abundant game
Skeleton Coast — Where the Namib Desert dramatically meets the Atlantic Ocean
Windhoek — Namibia's charming capital city and gateway to desert adventures