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title: Namibia visa for citizens of Bulgaria
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# Namibia visa for citizens of Bulgaria

Citizens of Bulgaria need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Namibia.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Pre-approval + VOA · Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Approve online, collect at arrival
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Pre-apply online (recommended)** — Submit application at the official visa on arrival portal before travel.
2. **Print approval notice** — Carry a hard copy of the online approval when you travel.
3. **Arrive at Namibian entry point** — Present yourself at the airport or border crossing with your documents.
4. **Apply for visa on arrival (if not pre-approved)** — Request and purchase a tourist visa at the border.
5. **Pay visa fee (if applicable)** — Pay the visa on arrival fee at the border – amount subject to change.
6. **Receive entry stamp** — Check that your entry stamp shows the correct length of stay before leaving the counter.
7. **Enter Namibia** — Proceed through immigration and begin your visit.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must have at least six months validity and three blank pages.
- **Visa on Arrival Approval Notice (printed)** (Travel): Required if using the online pre-application portal.
- **Unabridged Birth Certificate (for minors)** (Identity, optional): Required for minor children to prove parental relationship.
- **Notarized Consent Letter (for minors traveling with one parent)** (Supporting, optional): Required from the non-traveling parent if traveling alone with a child.
- **Court Order (for full custody) or Death Certificate of other parent** (Supporting, optional): Alternative to notarized consent for sole custody or deceased parent.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): Immigration may ask for proof of onward travel.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel bookings or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be asked to show means of support during stay.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity, optional): May be needed at the border for visa processing.

## Good to know

- Overstaying your authorized stay can result in detention, arrest, and fines.
- Visa on arrival system is new; implementation details are subject to change.
- Non-tourist visas (e.g., work, study) must be obtained from a Namibian embassy before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation for minors** — Carry unabridged birth certificates and notarized consent from the other parent.
- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Ensure passport has at least six months validity and three blank pages.
- **Overstaying previous visit** — Respect the authorized length of stay shown on your entry stamp.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Bulgaria need a visa for Namibia?

Citizens of Bulgaria need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Namibia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Bulgaria stay in Namibia?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Bulgaria need for Namibia?

Passport; Visa on Arrival Approval Notice (printed); Unabridged Birth Certificate (for minors); Notarized Consent Letter (for minors traveling with one parent); Court Order (for full custody) or Death Certificate of other parent; Return or onward ticket; and 3 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Namibia?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival

## Sources

- [New Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizen Tourists Entering Namibia](https://na.usembassy.gov/new-entry-requirements-for-u-s-citizen-tourists-entering-namibia-effective-april-1-2025/)
- [Namibia - Important Information before a trip :: MFA](https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassyinfo/namibia)
- Namibian visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens (apply.joinsherpa.com, third-party site)
- [eservices.mhaiss.gov.na](https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival)

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