From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply online and obtain the issued eVisa before departure.
Submit through the official channel
Use Namibia holiday visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Government fees
- Other-country passportAges 12+
- NAD 1,600
- Other-country passportAges 6–11
- NAD 800
- Other-country passportAges 0–5
- NAD 0
For standard online eVisas and visas on arrival, the Ministry lists NAD 1,200 for African-country passports and NAD 1,600 for other-country passports for travelers aged 12 or older; ages 6–11 pay half, and children under 6 pay no standard fee. Cruise-liner passengers arriving at Lüderitz or Walvis Bay are listed separately at NAD 300 per passenger per day. Rates are subject to review; confirm which fee, payment method and port rules apply to your trip in the official service. Read the official fee guidance.
Details that can change your plans
Check the Namibia arrival declaration
Foreign arrivals generally complete an arrival form. An issued eVisa can serve as that form; Namibian citizens and permanent residents have different rules.
Official guidanceNamibia at a glance
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Currency
- NAD
- Calling code
- +264
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Costa Rica need a visa for Namibia?
For tourism in Namibia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Costa Rica should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply online and obtain the issued eVisa before departure. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Namibia?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after planned departure.
How much is the government fee?
Other-country passport: NAD 1,600 per person (ages 12+). Other-country passport: NAD 800 per person (ages 6–11). Other-country passport: NAD 0 per person (ages 0–5). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
What fees apply for a Namibia visitor visa?
For standard online eVisas and visas on arrival, the Ministry lists NAD 1,200 for African-country passports and NAD 1,600 for other-country passports for travelers aged 12 or older; ages 6–11 pay half, and children under 6 pay no standard fee. Cruise-liner passengers arriving at Lüderitz or Walvis Bay are listed separately at NAD 300 per passenger per day. Rates are subject to review; confirm which fee, payment method and port rules apply to your trip in the official service.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Namibia holiday visa
Apply online and obtain the issued eVisa before departure.
Check Namibia’s entry rules
The Ministry page states general passport and return-ticket rules and links to visa-exemption eligibility.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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