You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport. Permitted stay is 3 months.

United States passport holders can typically stay in Namibia for 3 months under the standard entry rules. Longer stays require a separate long-term visa.

United States citizens need an eVisa or Visa on Arrival to enter Namibia. You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

Beginning April 1st, 2025, US citizens will have to obtain a visa for Namibia. US citizens will be issued with visas on arrival upon payment of a designated fee. Can be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88).

You have two options: apply online for an eVisa before travel (recommended to avoid airport queues), or get a visa on arrival at the Namibia port of entry. The eVisa is faster on the day of travel; visa on arrival is convenient for last-minute trips.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, United States citizens typically enter Namibia under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the Namibia embassy or consulate.