Africa
Namibia
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Population
- 3,092,816
- Currency
- Namibian Dollar (NAD)
- Calling code
- +264
- Languages
- English, Afrikaans, German
- 30missions
- 28embassies
- 1consulate
- 1honorary consulate
Namibia
Embassies and consulates in Namibia
embassies in Windhoek
Diplomatic missions from 29 countries are based in Namibia, 30 missions in all (28 embassies, 1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate). All 28 embassies are in the capital, Windhoek. Consulates are also found in Oshakati.
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All missions in Namibia
Other cities in Namibia
Outside Windhoek, Oshakati has 1 foreign mission.
By country
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Angola 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
DR Congo 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
Finland 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Ghana 1 embassy1 -
Iceland 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 honorary consulate1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Kenya 1 embassy1 -
Malaysia 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Portugal 1 embassy1 -
Republic of the Congo 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy1 -
Tanzania 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1
Show all 29
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United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Venezuela 1 embassy1 -
Zambia 1 embassy1 -
Zimbabwe 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Namibia
Namibia visa guide · 7 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 22 can enter visa-free, 115 get a visa on arrival and 61 need an e-Visa for Namibia.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Namibia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,575 | 5,172 | 271 | 5.0% | 71.7% |
| 2024 | 5,118 | 4,774 | 264 | 5.2% | 71.4% |
| 2025 | 4,615 | 4,357 | 137 | 3.0% | 67.7% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,289 | 2,204 | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1,464 | 1,343 | 3.0% |
| Finland | 862 | 810 | 3.5% |
Schengen consulates in Namibia received 4,615 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 4,357 visas. 3.0% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate fell by 2.2 points from 5.2% in 2024. Applications fell by 10% compared with 2024 (5,118).
Most applications went to Germany (2,289), Spain (1,464) and Finland (862).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Germany’s (2.9%) and the highest Finland’s (3.5%).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Namibia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Namibia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1,086 | 908 |
| Student (F, M) | 46 | 46 |
| Exchange (J) | 93 | 84 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 32 | 58 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 82 | 83 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 190 | 226 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 8 | 5 |
| Total | 1,537 | 1,410 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 22.0% | 16.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,410 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Namibia, the 153rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 64%, diplomatic and official visas 16% and exchange visitor visas 6%. That is 8% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,537).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Namibia received 354, 39% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 16.5% for citizens of Namibia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 22.0%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Namibia’s own missions abroad
Namibia’s embassies abroad (47)
In the other direction, Namibia runs 47 missions in 29 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (7), Belgium (3), France (3), South Africa (3) and Angola (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Namibia
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Human Rights Day
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Christmas Day
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Day of Goodwill
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 28 embassies are in the capital, Windhoek. Angola has the most missions in Namibia, 2.
Travel advice for Namibia
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Namibia: the US State Department rates Namibia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Namibia (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Namibia (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Namibia?
Angola, with 2 missions.
Do I need a visa for Namibia?
Of 198 passports, 22 can enter visa-free, 115 get a visa on arrival and 61 need an e-Visa for Namibia; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Namibia closed?
On Namibia’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Human Rights Day on Thursday 10 December 2026.