Getting in and visas for Namibia

Visas

Tourists may enter Namibia for up to 3 months. Citizens from the following countries do not require a visa to visit Namibia: Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, Cuba, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Singapore, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe Visitors not from the above countries need to apply for a visa from the Namibian consulate in their country of origin or the Ministry of Home Affairs, Private Bag 13200, Windhoek, ☎ +264 (0)61 292-9111 (fax: +264 (0)61 22-3817). . All visitors require a passport valid for at least 6 months after date of entry into Namibia.

By plane

Hosea Kutako International Airport, located 45 minutes east of Windhoek, is the main entry point for air traffic. Air Namibia [2] operates flights from Frankfurt, London, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Maun to the international airport. Flights between the smaller Eros Airport and Cape Town are also available. South African Airways [3] and no-frills Kulula.com [4] operate flights from South Africa, too. See [Discount airlines in Africa] for more options.

By car

There are 9 commonly used border posts with neighbouring counties: Angola

• Oshikango (Santa Clara), ☎ +264 (0)65 26-4615 (fax: +264 (0)65 26-4616).

• Ruacana, ☎ +264 (0)65 27-0290 (fax: +264 (0)65 27-0010).

Botswana

• Buitepos (Mamuno), ☎ +264 (0)62 56-0404 (fax: +264 (0)62 56-0418). On the Trans-Kalahari-Highway, connecting the B6 and A2 between Gobabis and Ghanzi

• Mhembo (Shakawe), ☎ +264 (0)66 25-9900 (fax: +264 (0)66 25-9902).

South Africa

• Araimsvlei (Naroegas), ☎ +264 (0)63 28-0057 (fax: +264 (0)63 28-0058). Connecting the B3 and N14 between Karasburg and Upington

• Verloorsdrift (Onseepkaans), ☎ +264 (0)63 26-9134. Connecting the C10 and R358 between Karasburg and Pofadder

• Noordoewer (Vioolsdrift), ☎ +264 (0)63 29-7122 (fax: +264 (0)63 29-7021). Connecting the B1 and N7 between Keetmanshoop and Springbok

• Oranjemund (Alexander Bay), ☎ +264 (0)63 23-2756 (fax: +264 (0)63 23-3483).

Zambia

• Wenela (Sesheke), ☎ +264 (0)66 25-3430 (fax: +264 (0)66 25-2293).

By bus

The most convenient international bus service into Namibia runs from Cape Town and Victoria Falls. There is also service from Johannesburg. See Intercape Mainliner for schedules and fares. Using a combination of buses, hitchhiking and kombis you can also get to Namibia from anywhere in Botswana.

By train

TransNamib operates regular overnight trains from Upington in South Africa to Windhoek. Namibian passenger rail coaches offer airplane-style seating, air-conditioning, video entertainment and vending machines for refreshments.