How much is Namibia's e-visa?

N$1,200 for African Union member-state nationals, or N$1,600 for everyone else, effective since 1 April 2026. Fees are reviewed annually, so reconfirm at application.

You apply and are approved online via eservices.mhaiss.gov.na, but the physical visa is stamped on arrival at a Namibian port of entry.

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Namibia's new e-visa — N$1,600 for most, N$1,200 for African Union nationals

Namibia introduced an online Holiday Visa in March 2026 for the 33 nationalities that newly require a visa since 1 April 2026. It costs N$1,200 for African Union member-state nationals or N$1,600 for everyone else, paid on approval via the official eservices.mhaiss.gov.na, with processing around 7–10 working days. The visa is approved online but stamped on arrival at a Namibian port of entry.

who needs it	Nationals of the 33 countries newly subject to Namibia's visa requirement since 1 April 2026. Fees are reviewed annually, so confirm the current figure when you apply.
government fee	N$1,600 (non-AU) — N$1,200 for African Union member-state nationals; N$1,600 for everyone else — paid on approval. Effective since 1 Apr 2026 and reviewed annuallysource: Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security — official e-services · verified 2026-07
processing	about 7–10 working daysno guarantee — delays are possible in peak periods; the visa is approved online but stamped on arrival at a port of entry · source: Namibia MHAISS e-services · verified 2026-07
length of stay	Not published on the pages we could confirm — check your permitted stay at application.

documents you will need

A valid passport
A recent photograph
Your travel and accommodation details
Payment on approval (N$1,200 for AU nationals, N$1,600 otherwise)
Confirm the full document list on the official portal — it wasn't published on the pages we could verify

how the process runs

01Apply online at the official eservices.mhaiss.gov.na (note: the old evisa.mha.gov.na address is dead)
02Submit your details and wait about 7–10 working days
03Pay the fee on approval
04Get the visa stamped on arrival at a Namibian port of entry

why applications get refused

An incomplete application
Additional screening that delays or blocks approval
Applying through an unofficial look-alike site

questions we actually get

How much is Namibia's e-visa?: N$1,200 for African Union member-state nationals, or N$1,600 for everyone else, effective since 1 April 2026. Fees are reviewed annually, so reconfirm at application.
Is it fully online?: You apply and are approved online via eservices.mhaiss.gov.na, but the physical visa is stamped on arrival at a Namibian port of entry.

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This guide reflects the official sources as of 2026-07 (matrix 2026.Q3). For a decision about your own case, that is not enough — talk to a licensed advisor.

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