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Namibia visa options for Spain passport holders

Tourist / short stay

Visa on arrival

Get the visa at the border on entry.

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Namibia

DN open to all nationalities; tourist visa-free varies by passport (SADC, EU, US, UK, most Commonwealth and many others exempt for up to 90 days)

  • Tourist

    Tourist Visa-Free Entry

    90 days

    Insurance
    Recommendednot legally required
    Good for
    SADC, EU, US, UK, CA, AU, JP and many other visa-exempt countries
    Requirement
    Passport 6+ months with 3 blank pages; onward travel and funds
  • Tourist

    Visa on Arrival

    30 days (extendable)

    Insurance
    Recommended
    Good for
    Nationals of 35+ added countries (since 1 April 2025) not on visa-free list
    Requirement
    Valid passport, onward ticket, VOA fee at port of entry
  • Work

    Short-Term Employment Permit (Work Visa)

    Up to 6 months

    Insurance
    Recommendednot stated requirement
    Good for
    Foreign nationals taking employment up to 6 months
    Requirement
    Sponsoring Namibian employer; motivation letter; employer Social Security and Tax Clearance Certificates; min income ~EUR 2,500/month
  • Work

    Long-Term Work Permit

    1 to 3 years (renewable)

    Insurance
    Recommended(private cover; many employers provide medical aid)
    Good for
    Skilled foreign workers with confirmed Namibian employment for 1-3 years
    Requirement
    Job offer, qualifications, min income ~EUR 3,500/month; police clearance; medical cert; processing 56-70 days
  • Digital nomad

    Digital Nomad Visa

    6 months (non-renewable in current form)

    Insurance
    Required(hospitalization, emergencies and repatriation for full duration)
    Good for
    Remote workers, freelancers and employees of foreign companies
    Requirement
    Remote employment or client contracts proof; min monthly income USD 2,000 (main applicant), USD 1,000 spouse, USD 500 per child; 6 months statements; clean record

Visa rules change often and depend on your nationality. Last checked: 2026-06. Always confirm with the official immigration service or your nearest consulate before you apply.

Last verified June 2026

Visa-free isn’t insurance-free

Whatever route you take into Namibia, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.

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Spain → Namibia: frequently asked

Do Spain passport holders need a visa to visit Namibia?
Visa on arrival. Get the visa at the border on entry. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
Can a Spain passport holder live or work long-term in Namibia?
Yes, via a long-stay visa. Namibia has 5 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.
Do I need travel insurance for Namibia?
Entry to Namibia never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Namibia visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.