Visa Policy

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Namibia

Government to Engage US on New Visa Bond Requirement

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade says it will engage the United States over a pilot programme that could require Namibian travellers to pay a visa bond of up to USD 15,000 for tourist and business visas. One Africa Tv’s NewsOnOne reports that government has pledged to clarify the programme’s scope and implications while safeguarding bilateral relations and Namibian citizens’ interests, promising further updates as discussions continue. 

today22 December, 2025

Namibia

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 […]

today19 February, 2025

Africa

Ghana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries

  Ghana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries, following president Nana Akufo-Addo's approval last month. This landmark decision, pledged during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, aims to strengthen continental ties and boost tourism, trade and travel. Previously, Ghana offered visa-free access to 26 African nations and visas on arrival to 25. Ghana joins Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin as the fifth African nation with a continent-wide visa-free […]

today6 January, 2025

Namibia

90-Day visa on arrival in Namibia to cost N$1,600

As of next April, nationals from Canada, Germany, the US, the UK, and 29 other countries will be required to obtain visas to enter Namibia. This new regulation mandates a 90-day visa costing $90 (N$ 1,649.69), which can be purchased upon arrival. This policy stands in contrast to the more stringent visa requirements imposed on African passport holders. According to Lago Collective, a research and creative group focused on migration, […]

today25 July, 2024