Latvia passport → Namibia
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Latvian passport holders need a visa for Namibia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Namibia at a glance
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Currency
- Namibian dollar (NAD), South African rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
- Calling code
- +264
- Region
- Southern Africa
Namibia for other passports
- LatviaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Africa for Latvian passport holders
BotswanaVisa-free90 days
EswatiniVisa-free30 days
South AfricaVisa-free90 days
LesothoeVisa
Common questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Latvian passport holders need a visa for Namibia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Namibia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Latvian citizens get a visa on arrival in Namibia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Latvian citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Latvia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Latvian citizens (edited 16 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Namibia before you travel.