Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Namibia?
You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.
New Zealand passport holders can currently enter 148 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 36 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Namibia admits 137 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).
What to bring to Namibia
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card — check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.
Namibia visa on arrival cost
The visa-on-arrival fee is set by the border authority; check the official source for the current amount and accepted payment methods.
Entering Namibia: step by step
- Make sure your passport has 6+ months validity and a blank page.
- Bring the visa fee in an accepted form (cash or card).
- Queue at the visa-on-arrival counter before immigration.
- Keep your onward ticket and hotel booking handy.
Entry tips for Namibia
- Local currency is Namibian dollar (NAD) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs (including the visa fee).
- Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
- An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.
Namibia at a glance
| Capital | Windhoek |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern Africa |
| Currency | Namibian dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, German, English |
Sources & last verified
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs – e-Visa — official link, automated check failed | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO — Namibia entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Embassy | The embassy or consulate of Namibia in your country of residence | — |
The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.