Namibia
Warnings and insurance
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2025-12-10 13:15
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-10-07 14:27
Removal of information about forest fires in Etosha National Park (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-09-29 16:17
New information about forest fires in Etosha National Park (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-03-31 13:10
Updated information on cost of visa needed to enter Namibia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-03-05 10:30
Updated information about new visa on arrival scheme for UK nationals (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-02-27 14:05
New information about new visa on arrival scheme for UK nationals (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-02-21 14:01
New information about funeral arrangements and new visa on arrival scheme for UK nationals (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
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)