
Travel requirements to Namibia for Canadian citizens
If you're travelling from Canada to Namibia, the first step is understanding the visa requirements. Securing the right visa makes your entry into Namibia as smooth as possible. Let's explore all the necessary travel documents, visa types, and health requirements for Canadian citizens visiting Namibia.
Namibia visa requirements for Canadian citizens
Travellers need a visa to visit Namibia for Tourism.
Travellers can apply online in advance or obtain a visa on arrival at Namibia’s Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB), Walvis Bay Harbour, or any of the following border posts: Trans-Kalahari, Impalila Island, Katima Mulilo, Oshikango, Mohembo, Ariamsvlei, Orangemund, Noordoewer, or Ngoma.
Please see the source for further details.
Travellers need a visa to visit Namibia for Business. A Namibia Electronic Visa on arrival is the fastest way to obtain a visa. Travellers can apply online. Once approved, travellers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.
You can get a visa on arrival. Wait times typically range from 15 to 45 minutes. You'll need to present your documents at the immigration counter for processing. Skip the wait and get faster entry by applying for an eVisa in advance through the official portal.
A visa on arrival is available at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB), Walvis Bay Harbour, or any of the following border posts: Trans-Kalahari, Impalila Island, Katima Mulilo, Oshikango, Mohembo, Ariamsvlei, Orangemund, Noordoewer, or Ngoma.
Additional requirements apply to travellers under the age of 18 visiting Namibia:
For accompanied minors, travellers must provide:
- The child's full, unabridged birth certificate and passport;
- An adult travelling with a child who is not the child's parent/guardian must have an affidavit from the child's parent/guardian allowing the adult to travel with the child;
- When travelling with someone else's child, carry copies of the parents'/guardians' identity documents/passports and their contact information;
- If a child travels with only one parent/guardian, bring an affidavit from the absent parent/guardian giving permission;
- Where relevant, bring the death certificate of a deceased parent/guardian listed on the birth certificate.
For unaccompanied minors, travellers must provide:
- A consent affidavit from the parent(s)/guardian(s);
- A letter from the receiving person with their address and contact details;
- A copy of the receiving person's identity document or valid passport and visa or permanent residence permit;
- Contact information for the child's parent(s)/guardian(s).
Check the source for more details and government contacts who can provide more guidance.
Travellers require a passport to enter Namibia. The traveller's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveller arrives in Namibia.
Travellers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Namibia.
This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travellers:
- Nationals of Namibia;
- Foreign nationals residing in Namibia.
Travellers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Namibia.
Step-by-step guide to Namibia visa applications
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Visa FAQs: For Canadian citizens travelling to Namibia
- Health screening: While not always required, officials might ask for a health certificate or a medical exam upon arrival. This is more likely if you're coming from an area with a health outbreak or if you show signs of illness.

