Current DossierSubject · Canadian passportFile · NAMIBIA

Does Namibia require a visa for Canadian citizens?

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

Last checked 4 Oct 2026Source · Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs — eServicesHow we source this →
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Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Yes, Canadian citizens need a tourist visa for Namibia. You can get it online before travel or on arrival at designated entry points. Business and other visas must be arranged in advance.

Apply on the official siteNamibia Ministry of Home Affairs — eServices — last checked 4 October 2026
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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.

Canadians need a visa for Namibia. For tourism, you can apply online through Namibia's official eServices portal or get the visa on arrival at designated ports of entry, including Hosea Kutako International Airport, Walvis Bay and designated land border crossings. Business and other visa types must be applied for before you travel. The stamp you receive on arrival sets how long you can stay, up to 90 days.

Key facts

For Canadian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

PassportCanadian passport
PurposeTourism (business visas must be arranged in advance)
Visa requiredYes — eVisa
Maximum staySet by your entry stamp — up to 90 days
Passport validityAt least 6 months after the date you enter Namibia, with at least 3 blank pages
Return/onward ticketYes, or proof of onward travel
Arrival formRequired (sometimes provided on arrival)
Last checked4 October 2026

You may need a visa if…

  • Tourist visas are available online or on arrival at designated ports of entry only — check your entry point is one of them.
  • Business and other visa types must be applied for in advance.
  • The stamp you receive on arrival sets your permitted stay, up to 90 days — check it before leaving the desk.
  • Your passport needs at least 3 blank pages.
  • Overstaying can result in fines and removal.

Before you travel

  • Decide: apply online before travel, or get a tourist visa on arrival at a designated port of entry.
  • Travelling for business? Apply for the right visa in advance.
  • Check your passport is valid 6 months after entry and has 3 blank pages.
  • Book your return or onward travel.
  • Check your entry stamp on arrival.

Common questions

Yes. Canadians need a visa. For tourism it can be obtained online before travel or on arrival at designated ports of entry.

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