20-05-2025
Namibia: the perfect place for clients thinking ‘where should I travel now?'
Abigail Healy
With its contrasting landscapes, natural marvels and endless horizons, Namibia is an ideal destination for clients keen to adventure and explore.
Whether they are visiting for the cultural diversity, abundant wildlife or awe-inspiring landmarks, there is a new visa process for clients when travelling to the African country.
Namibia introduced this Visa on Arrival regime, designed to be easy for applicants to apply online prior to arrival, on 1 April 2025. This is now the official process recommended by the Namibia Tourism Board and saves travellers both time and paperwork. (If you are unsure whether a passport is eligible, a list of applicants who may use this service can be found via the link above.)
It's also worth noting applicants with UK passports must use the Visa on Arrival service and not the Holiday Visa service.
Matthias Lemcke, director Europe for Namibia Tourism Board, recently completed the process himself.
He says: 'It is super easy. There are two options, visitors can complete the process online before travel or do it on arrival. We suggest doing it online before you travel to save the hassle and time at the airport.
'The platform is provided by the Ministry of Immigration. When you access the website, make sure you select 'Visa on Arrival', not the 'Holiday Visa'. Then create an account and fill in the client's personal details – you will need their first and final holiday address details as well as their headshot and a PDF scan of their passport.
'Next you complete the online payment and click submit. The e-visa will then be generated in just a few minutes. You then need to print this out and the client should take it with their travel documents.'
