Home Affairs Ministry

Government to Launch New Visa on Arrival System in April

Government will implement a new Visa on Arrival system for international travelers starting April 1, aiming to simplify travel logistics and enhance visitor experiences. The official launch of the e-visa platform is set for March 3, allowing travelers to apply in advance. The Namibia Tourism Board will introduce the system at ITB on March 3, sharing details with stakeholders. The Home Affairs ministry and other agencies emphasize that this move […]

February 19, 2025 25

Africa

Namibia to Ratify SADC Prisoner Transfer Agreement

The Namibian government is set to ratify the SADC Protocol on Inter-State Transfer of Sentenced Offenders, allowing Namibians convicted abroad to serve their sentences in Namibia. The proposal, introduced by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, aims to strengthen regional cooperation on criminal justice. If passed, the agreement will facilitate prisoner exchanges between Namibia and other SADC member states, ensuring humanitarian considerations and access to […]

February 14, 2025 15

Health / Medical

/Karas Regional Office of Home Affairs Inauguration Slated For Today

The Home Affairs ministry is inaugurating its /Karas regional office today. The Ministry informs the surrounding community that the office will be open only from 8 AM to 10 AM today, directing clients in need of services related to births and deaths to visit the Keetmanshoop State Hospital during this period. Here's the organization's Margaret Kalo:

October 11, 2024 52

Namibia

Namibia to Charge Visa Fee for 33 Countries Starting April 2025

As of April 1st next year, citizens from 33 countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, and Russia, will be required to pay N$1,600 for a visa application upon arrival in Namibia. The Namibian government has decided to implement this new regulation for visas on arrival, specifically targeting countries that have not reciprocated Namibia’s visa exemption for certain countries. This announcement was made by Home Affairs […]

July 18, 2024 77

Namibia

Namibia to Enforce Entry Visa Requirements for 31 Countries

Cabinet has authorized the Home Affairs, Immigration Safety, and Security ministry to enforce entry visa requirements for 31 countries that do not reciprocate equal treatment for Namibian nationals. Home Affairs Executive Director Etienne Maritz stated that this decision aims to ensure fair diplomatic relations. The policy will impact countries including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and several others. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas provided insights on the implications […]

May 28, 2024 98

Namibia

Mass Registration Campaign Yields Over 24,000 National Documents Issued

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry has successfully issued national documents to over 24,000 individuals across the country. Margaret Kalo, the ministry spokesperson, confirmed this in on Wednesday, highlighting the launch of a mass registration campaign for national documents in all 14 regions of the country. Initiated on February 5, 2024, the campaign is set to conclude on July 30th this year. Kalo added that thus far, 9,881 […]

March 28, 2024 44

Uncategorized

Ministry of Home Affairs launches nationwide registration drive

The Home Affairs Ministry will conduct mass registration for national documents nationwide from now until July this year. According to Margaret Kalo, the Ministry's spokesperson, the registration process will cover birth certificate registration for all age groups, birth certificate duplication, identity document applications, and duplicates.

February 7, 2024 52

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Oshiwambo

Uuministeli wiikwameni omandaaha otau tameke nopolohalama yoku gandja omikanda miitopolwa ayihe 14 yoshilongo

Uuministeli wiikwameni yoshilongo,omatembu egameno nepopilo lyoshigwana okutameka omandaaha otau ka tameka nopolohalama yeshangitho lyomikanda dhopashigwana miitopolwa ayihe 14 yoshilongo. Omushangwa gwiikundaneki okuza muuministeli ohela ogwati eshangitho otaliyi sigo 18 July notali kwatelemo eshangitho lyoonzapo dhomavalo dhoomvula adhihe,eindilo lyoo duplicates dhoonzapo dhomavalo,eindilo lyuumutse woshilongo,noo duplicate dhuumutse woshilongo. Opolohalama otayi ka ningilwa komahala ga tothwamo notayi falwa kwaamboka ya tothwamo,unene mboka yeli komahala geli kokule,oshigwana sha pumbwa eyambidhidho nokooskola. Okalindeeli kopolohalama otaka […]

February 3, 2024 29 5 4

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Africa

Namibia begins repatriation of refugees to the DRC

The Home Affairs Ministry, in partnership with UNHCR and the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has begun repatriating refugees. The first group of 49 refugees was repatriated, and the remaining 38 will be repatriated tomorrow to Lubumbashi in the DRC, through Hosea Kutako International Airport, according to Refugee Commissioner Josephine Kampolo.

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