Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Namibia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Namibian Visa.
- A valid passport.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Namibia Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about Namibia
Namibia is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa. The country’s natural beauty and spectacular ambiance make the country one of the most visited countries in the world. The country is blessed with national parks which are ideal for wildlife watching. The elite wildlife-watching destination is the Etosha National Park where big cats, elephants, black rhinos and plain game can be seen in abundance. Other prime destinations for wildlife watching are Damaraland, Nkasa Rupara, and Bwabwata. Walvis Bay beach is a popular destination for fishing, shark-angling, and kiteboarding.
The tourism industry is one of the most important industries in Namibia. The industry is responsible for contributing 14.5% to the country’s GDP and providing 18.2% of the country’s labor force. Namibia receives an average of one million visitors yearly. More and more tourists are sure to troop into the country as the years go by.
Foreigners traveling to Namibia should desist from smuggling or trafficking illegal drugs. Punishment for this can be very severe and prison conditions in Namibia are harsh.
Citizens of Angola, Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States can visit Namibia visa-free for a maximum of 90 days within a given calendar year.
It is illegal for anyone in Namibia to buy, sell, kill, or capture protected wild animals or trade its parts without a license. Anyone caught violating this rule will be prosecuted and may receive a huge fine or a lengthy prison sentence.
Types of Namibia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 10 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 10 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 10 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Namibia Visa
- A valid passport.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Namibia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit Namibia for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
- All visitors to Namibia must carry a valid passport.
- Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Namibia.
- Visa applicants intending to visit a friend or family need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Namibia.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires and present documents that show you have the intention to do so.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
Namibia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Namibia for business purposes.
- Unlike other Non-Tourist Visa, the Namibia business visa is issued for at least a month up to 1 year— for whole five years at a time.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Namibian company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
Namibia Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- All foreigners travelling to Namibia for study will need a student visa.
- It is not allowed for you to enter Namibia on a tourist visa in the hope of then applying for a Namibia study permit and visa.
- The study permit and visa must have been gotten before entry into Namibia.
- Visas and permits are not interchangeable, so even if you are already in Namibia on a visa or permit (other than a permanent residency permit) you would still need to make an application for a Namibia study permit and visa.
- The holder of a Namibia study permit and visa may not enter into any employment unless the visa and permit relates to such employment.
- The applicant must submit a letter of admission from a learning institution in Namibia.
- Past academic record of the applicant is also required.
- A certificate of yellow fever vaccination should be provided.
Namibia Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners hoping to take up paid employment in Namibia must secure a work visa first.
- Namibia offers two types of work permits.
- One of them is the Namibia work visa which is a short-term temporary work visa (up to 6 months) and the other is a work permit which is for a longer period of time (1 to 3 years).
- Obtaining a Namibia work visa is not a short process and processing times could vary from 7 to 90 working days.
- Applicants are thus advised to always begin their applications in good time.
- The applicant’s educational certificates are needed during the application.
- If married to a Namibian citizen, the marriage contract will be submitted.
- All application forms must be sent directly to the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Submission of incomplete requirements will result to delay in application.
- All permits are subject to the approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs before entering Namibia; therefore applicants who acquired permits from the other Namibian Ministries or Institutions are still required to get an approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs for it to be acknowledged.
Namibia Visa Fees
Tourist visa
80.00 (USD)
Business visa
80.00 (USD)
Student visa
80.00 (USD)
Work visa
80.00 (USD)
Namibia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
Address: 21 Nortei-Ababio Street, Airport Residential Area, Accra-Ghana
Website: www.namibiahc-ghana.org
Email: accra@mirco.gov.na accra@mfa.gov.na
Phone: (+233) (0) 30 278 8438