Namibia Visa

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Namibian Visa is not required for Nigerians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The visa policy in Namibia permits Nigeria to visit the county by obtaining a visa on arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport.
  • The cost of the visa on arrival is N$1000
  • Nigeria tourists can stay in Namibia for a period of 90 days.
  • Tourists who want to stay beyond the 90-day validity can extend their stay by applying for an extension at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek.
  • Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Namibia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Namibia and proof of enough funds to spend during your stay in the country.
  • While travelling to Namibia, Mauritius citizens are required to provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Namibia. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
  • Tourists with amounts above NAD 50,000 will be required to declare it on arrival and departure.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Namibia from international airports in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja.
  • Air Namibia, British Airways, Ethiopian Airways and EgyptAir are some of the carriers that fly from Nigeria to Namibia.
  • The estimated flight time from Lagos to Windhoek, Namibia is 9 hours, 25 minutes and 18 hours, 25 minutes from Abuja.
  • Namibia has a subtropical desert climate, with two distinct climates. From June to September is winter in Namibia and summer is from November to April.
  • The Namibian Dollar and South African Rand are the currencies used in Namibia. Tourists can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
  • Afrikaans, German and English enjoys equal status as official languages in Namibia. There are about 30 other indigenous languages being spoken in Namibia.
  • Transportation in Namibia can be facilitated by car rentals and taxis.
  • Namibia makes use of the Central Africa Time (GMT+2), which puts Nigeria one hour ahead in time.
  • Biltong, potjiekos, kapana and fat cakes and mopane worms are some of the delicacies tourists can try while in Namibia.
  • Christianity is the most widespread religion in Namibia, with about 90% of the entire population. The Islam religion is also quite prominent.
  • Tourists travelling to Namibia can budget an average of $60 to spend on expenses per day.
  • Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei and Cape Cross are some of the tourist destinations in Namibia visitors can visit.
  • The power and socket plug used in Namibia are of type D and M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts.

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