United States passport → Namibia
Do American citizens need a visa for Namibia?
American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Namibia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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
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 American passport holders
BotswanaVisa-free90 days
EswatiniVisa-free30 days
LesothoVisa-free14 days
South AfricaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Namibia?
American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Namibia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can American citizens stay in Namibia?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for United States citizens (edited 10 Oct 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.