Namibia Tourist VoA / eVisa — NAD 1,600 (~USD 90) since April 2025; 90 days/yearfor 🇿🇦 South Africa citizens travelling to 🇳🇦 Namibia

📋Required Documents7

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  Online visa-on-arrival application via the MHAISS e-services portal

  Recommended before travel; VoA also available at Hosea Kutako and major borders.

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  Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with blank pages
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  Proof of accommodation
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  Proof of sufficient funds
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  Recent passport photo
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  Return or onward flight ticket
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  Visa fee NAD 1,600 (~USD 90) non-African / NAD 1,200 (~USD 70) AU citizens

  +NAD 400 if applying manually at the counter.

ℹ️What to Expect

As a South Africa passport holder, you can enter Namibia without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Namibia embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Required since 1 April 2025 for ~30 previously visa-free nationalities; up to 90 days/year

🌐Why South Africa passport holders do not need a visa for Namibia

South Africa passport holders can enter Namibia without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means South Africa citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.

🔗More Namibia Visa Options

• Namibia Digital Nomad Visa — 6 months; USD 2,000/month income; remote work only →
• Namibia Employment Permit — MHAISS; skills-shortage test; ~8–10 weeks →
• Namibia Study Permit — UNAM / NUST; low tuition; English-medium →