Namibia
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Namibia
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Namibia’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re travelling to Namibia during coronavirus, see the Coronavirus page for more information.
During the COVID-19 pandemic it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check your cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Avoid driving outside towns at night as wildlife and stray livestock pose a serious hazard. See Road travel
Violent street crime can affect foreign tourists, particularly in Windhoek. See Crime
If travelling along the Zambezi region, stick to the well-travelled routes. See Local travel
You should carry identification with you at all times. Unless you need to have your passport with you for immigration purposes or passing through security checkpoints, leave it in your hotel safe and carry a photocopy for ID.
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Namibia, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
Most visits to Namibia are trouble-free.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Update history
2024-11-20 16:41
Information on Presidential and National Assembly elections (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-04-29 14:21
Removing reference to HLE President Geingob’s passing and an update on drivers licences (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-02-13 13:12
Additional information about passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page) and information on President Geingob’s funeral (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-02-05 16:00
Information following the death of President Geingob on 4 February (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-12-04 15:21
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:48
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-04-06 11:09
Updated statistics on HIV prevalence (‘Health’ page)
2022-08-26 10:22
Updated information on the removal of all COVID-19 requirements for entry into Namibia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-07-16 19:52
Amendment to requirements for unvaccinated travellers and residents to enter Namibia (’Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-16 15:01
Removal of all COVID-19 restrictions within Namibia; requirement for all visitors to Namibia to present a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate in order to enter the country (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-07-01 15:15
Updated information on the removal of testing requirements for children under 12. Addition of advice for travellers to check with airlines before travel in case regulations differ (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-06-20 10:29
Updated information on the age that children need to have a negative PCR test result to enter Namibia (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-17 10:46
Updated information on COVID and entry restrictions for Namibia (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)