Current DossierSubject · Australian passportFile · NAMIBIA

Does Namibia require a visa for Australian citizens?

Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.

Last checked 22 Jul 2026Source · Smartraveller — Namibia (entry and exit)How we source this →
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Do Australian citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Yes, Australian citizens need a tourist visa for Namibia. You can apply online before travel or get it on arrival.

Apply on the official siteSmartraveller — Namibia (entry and exit) — last checked 22 July 2026
Always confirm with the official source before you travel.
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Health FileSubject · NamibiaChecked · 22 Jul 2026

Vaccinations for Namibia

Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.

Conditional

Only if arriving from a risk area

Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.

  • Yellow Fever

    Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.

Recommended on health grounds

Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.

  • Hepatitis A

    Recommended — food & water borne.

  • Typhoid

    Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.

  • Malaria prevention

    No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.

→ Read the Yellow Fever briefing

Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.

Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.

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Deep breath. Here's the answer.

Australian tourists need a visa for Namibia. Smartraveller says you can apply online before you travel or get the visa on arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after you arrive and have at least 3 blank pages. How long you can stay is set when you enter; we have not confirmed a fixed limit for Australian passports, so check the official source. If you are travelling for anything other than tourism, check the requirements with Namibian authorities before you go.

Key facts

For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

PassportAustralian passport
PurposeTourism (other purposes: check official source)
Visa requiredYes — eVisa
Maximum staySet when you enter — not confirmed in the sources we checked
Passport validityAt least 6 months after the date you arrive, with at least 3 blank pages
Return/onward ticketYes, generally
Arrival formRequired, typically provided on arrival
Last checked22 July 2026

You may need a visa if…

  • Fees apply for visas.
  • Visa validity (how long the visa can be used) is not the same as how long you may stay; check your entry stamp.
  • Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice.
  • If travelling with children, carry a full birth certificate and, in certain circumstances, an affidavit.
  • If arriving from a country with yellow fever risk, carry your yellow fever vaccination certificate.
  • Entry is at the discretion of Namibian immigration officials.

Before you travel

  • Decide whether to apply online before travel or get your tourist visa on arrival.
  • Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival.
  • Make sure your passport has at least 3 blank pages.
  • If travelling for anything other than tourism, check requirements with Namibian authorities first.
  • Carry children's full birth certificates if travelling with children.
  • Arrange travel insurance.

Common questions

Yes. Australian tourists need a visa. You can apply online before travel or get it on arrival.

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