Namibia announces new visa rules for U.S. tourists starting April

In a significant shift in travel regulations, U.S. citizens travelling to Namibia will soon require visas to enter the country for tourism purposes.

This policy change comes shortly after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president.

The United States Embassy in Namibia released the official statement on Tuesday evening, confirming the new policy will take effect on April 1, 2025.

“Beginning April 1, 2025, the Namibian Government will require U.S. citizen tourists to obtain a visa prior to entering the country. Visitors are recommended to apply for their visa in advance of planned travel through Namibia’s online visa on arrival portal,” the embassy stated via X.