Southern Africa · DE passport
Do German citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. German citizens need a visa for Namibia, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance. The fee is N$1,600.
Required since 1 April 2025. Apply online in advance or pay on arrival (about US$90).
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- Visa on arrival
- Fee
- N$1,600
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- WDH
How to get your Namibia visa on arrival
- To skip the queue, apply online in advance on the official portal linked on this page where available.
- Otherwise, buy the visa at the airport on arrival; bring N$1,600 in cash in case card machines are down.
- Keep your return ticket and accommodation details ready for the immigration desk.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Germany.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for German travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Namibia. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: German Federal Foreign Office (Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Namibia
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Currency
- Namibian dollar (South African rand also accepted) (NAD)
- Languages
- English, Afrikaans, Oshiwambo
- Plugs
- Type D, M
- Best time
- May to October
- Airports
- Windhoek (WDH)
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Yes. German citizens need a visa for Namibia, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance. The fee is N$1,600.
How long can German citizens stay in Namibia?
Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Namibia?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Namibia visa cost for German passport holders?
The fee is N$1,600. Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Namibia arrive at?
Most international flights land at Windhoek (WDH).
Sources
- Official Namibia visa portal
- CIBTvisas: Namibia new online visa application
- German Federal Foreign Office (Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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