Namibia passport → China
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for China?
Namibian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
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.
China at a glance
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Region
- Eastern Asia
China for other passports
- NamibiaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Namibian passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free30 days
MongoliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required
Common questions
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for China?
Namibian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Namibian citizens stay in China?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Namibian citizens get a visa on arrival in China?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Namibian citizens visit without a visa?
68 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Namibia passport ranks #62 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Namibian citizens (edited 29 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of China before you travel.