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title: Namibia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
description: "Citizens of the United Kingdom can get a visa on arrival in Namibia. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: NAD 1,600. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Namibia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Citizens of the United Kingdom can get a visa on arrival in Namibia.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** NAD 1,600
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g. cash, card, bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, onward ticket, proof of funds, photographs, and fee payment (cash/card).
2. **Complete application (online or on arrival)** — Optionally fill the online form before travel (recommended for faster processing) or complete paper form at entry.
3. **Arrive at entry point** — Present your passport and documents to the immigration officer at a Namibian port of entry (airport / land border).
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay NAD 1,600 (cash or card) for the visa on arrival.
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Officer issues a visa sticker/stamp valid for up to 30 days. Keep the visa slip with passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Completed visa on arrival application form (if required at entry)** (Supporting): May be provided on arrival or can be obtained online.
- **Passport-size photographs (2)** (Identity): Recent, white background, 35x45mm.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure onward flight or itinerary.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or proof of host address (recommended).
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements, cash, or credit card for at least the stay period.
- **Visa fee payment (cash or card)** (Financial): Fee of NAD 1,600 (approx. €82 / US$88) payable on arrival.
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Travel, optional): Covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if travelling from endemic area)** (Supporting, optional): Required only if coming from a country with yellow fever risk.

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- cash
- credit card
- traveler's cheques

Immigration may ask to see evidence of funds (e.g. cash, card limit, bank statement). No fixed minimum is publicly stated.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain ports of entry (windhoek airport, major border posts). Check list before travel.
- The fee can be paid in cash (NAD or ZAR) or by credit card; ensure you have sufficient funds and the correct currency.
- Online pre-approval is optional but may speed up processing on arrival – apply at the Namibia eVisa portal if desired (this remains a VOA, not an eVisa).

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months) or blank pages** — Renew passport before travel and ensure at least two blank pages.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Always have a confirmed onward ticket before arriving.
- **Inadequate proof of funds or not meeting immigration officer's discretion** — Carry bank statements showing sufficient balance or cash. No fixed amount is published, but be prepared to show enough for the stay.
- **Previous immigration violation or overstay in Southern African countries** — Ensure clean travel history and no previous overstays in the region.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United Kingdom need a visa for Namibia?

Citizens of the United Kingdom can get a visa on arrival in Namibia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of the United Kingdom stay in Namibia?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Namibia visa cost for citizens of the United Kingdom?

Government fee: NAD 1,600.

### What documents do citizens of the United Kingdom need for Namibia?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay); Completed visa on arrival application form (if required at entry); Passport-size photographs (2); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa fee payment (cash or card); and 3 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Namibia visa for every passport](/visa/namibia)
- [Every destination for United Kingdom passport holders](/visa/passport/united-kingdom)