United States passport to Namibia

Visa on arrival for United States passport holders.

United StatesNamibiaShort stay
Visa on arrival

United States passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Namibia — no application before you fly, but expect a fee and a queue at the border.

This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Namibia — that needs a residence permit.

Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Namibia's official immigration service
How long you can stay
Set on the visa issued at the border
Namibia passports in United States
Visa required
Getting in
You get the visa at the airport or land border when you arrive. Expect a form, usually a fee and a queue, and carry proof of onward travel.
Long stay

Staying in Namibia longer

Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:

Namibia visas and residency routes
What changes

United States and Namibia side by side

United StatesNamibia
CapitalWashington D.C.Windhoek
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
CurrencyUS DollarNamibian Dollar, South African Rand
GDP per person (2025)$90,027$4,876
Population341.8M3.1M

GDP and population: World Bank.