How Indian passport holders get a visa for Namibia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — visa exemption ended April 2025; eVisa required
- Government fee: NAD 1,600 (~₹7,200 / USD 90) for the standard tourist eVisa.
- Processing time: 7-10 working days. Apply 3-4 weeks before travel.
- Maximum stay: Single and multiple-entry visas are issued for up to 3 months.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 60/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-style photo (white background)
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Detailed itinerary + hotel/lodge bookings for full stay
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from a YF-risk country)
- Proof of funds (bank statements)
How & where to apply
Effective 1 April 2025, Namibia ended its visa exemption for 33 countries including India. Indian citizens now MUST apply for a Namibia eVisa via the official Ministry of Home Affairs e-services portal before travel. No more visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry. Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs e-Visa (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Windhoek Hosea Kutako (WDH) for non-Namibian destinations does not require entry.
How Namibia compares in Africa
With an ease score of 60/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Namibia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | eVisa — visa exemption ended April 2025; eVisa required | NAD 1,600 (~₹7,200 / USD 90) for the standard tourist eVisa. | 7-10 working days. Apply 3-4 weeks before travel. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
IMPORTANT POLICY CHANGE: Namibia ended visa-free access for Indian citizens on 1 April 2025. Always confirm the current policy on the official MoHAISS portal before booking. Holders of Indian DIPLOMATIC or OFFICIAL passports remain visa-exempt for 90 days. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/holidayvisa-services
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Namibia?
eVisa — visa exemption ended April 2025; eVisa required. IMPORTANT POLICY CHANGE: Namibia ended visa-free access for Indian citizens on 1 April 2025. Always confirm the current policy on the official MoHAISS portal before booking. Holders of Indian DIPLOMATIC or OFFICIAL passports remain visa-exempt for 90 days. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Namibia visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-style photo (white background); Confirmed return / onward ticket; Detailed itinerary + hotel/lodge bookings for full stay; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from a YF-risk country); Proof of funds (bank statements)
How long does a Namibia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 7-10 working days. Apply 3-4 weeks before travel.. Government fee: NAD 1,600 (~₹7,200 / USD 90) for the standard tourist eVisa.. Maximum stay: Single and multiple-entry visas are issued for up to 3 months..
How do Indians apply for a Namibia visa?
Effective 1 April 2025, Namibia ended its visa exemption for 33 countries including India. Indian citizens now MUST apply for a Namibia eVisa via the official Ministry of Home Affairs e-services portal before travel. No more visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry. Official source: https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/holidayvisa-services
Is a Namibia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 60/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Namibia visa online or on arrival?
Namibia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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