Namibia visa options for United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom → Namibia: frequently asked
- Do United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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.