Namibian Visa is not required for Mauritians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- The visa policy in Namibia permits Mauritians to visit the county for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
- Tourists who want to stay beyond the 90-day validity can extend their stay by applying for an extension at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Namibia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Namibia and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
- While travelling to Namibia, Mauritius citizens are required to provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Namibia. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Tourists with amounts above NAD 50,000 will be required to declare it on arrival and departure.
- Prospective visitors can get to Namibia from international airports in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
- Air Namibia, British Airways, Air Mauritius and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Mauritius to Namibia.
- The estimated flight time from Port Louis to Windhoek, Namibia is 7 hours, 45 minutes and 17 hours, 20 minutes from Rodrigues.
- Namibia has a subtropical desert climate, with two distinct climates. From June to September is winter in Namibia and summer is from November to April.
- The Namibian Dollar and South African Rand are the currencies used in Namibia. Tourists can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
- Afrikaans, German and English enjoys equal status as official languages in Namibia. There are about 30 other indigenous languages being spoken in Namibia.
- Transportation in Namibia can be facilitated by car rentals and taxis.
- Namibia makes use of the Central Africa Time (GMT+2), which puts Mauritius two hours ahead in time.
- Biltong, potjiekos, kapana and fat cakes and mopane worms are some of the delicacies tourists can try while in Namibia.
- Christianity is the most widespread religion in Namibia, with about 90% of the entire population. The Islam religion is also quite prominent.
- Mauritius citizens travelling to Namibia can budget an average of $60 to spend on expenses per day.
- Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei and Cape Cross are some of the tourist destinations in Namibia visitors can visit.
- The power and socket plug used in Namibia are of type D and M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts.