Embassy of Germany in Windhoek
Today 09:00–12:00- Address
- Independence Avenue 145, Windhoek
- Phone
- +264 61 273 100
- Website
- windhuk.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Thomas Wimmer, Chargé d’affaires
Germany
Namibia
German Embassy in Namibia
1 embassy
Germany is represented in Namibia by 1 mission: an embassy in Windhoek. Namibian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
German Embassy in Windhoek
The German embassy is in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, at Independence Avenue 145, Windhoek. The head of mission on record is Thomas Wimmer, Chargé d’affaires. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Germany visa for Namibian citizens
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Namibia
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. In Namibia, applications go to the German embassy in Windhoek, or to a visa centre working for Germany.
Namibia’s missions in Germany
Missions of Namibia in Germany (7)
In return, Namibia has 7 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Namibia
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Namibia.
Travel to Namibia for German citizens
German citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, valid for stays of up to 90 days. In Namibia, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the German embassy in Namibia is closed
The German embassy in Namibia closes on Namibia’s public holidays, the next being Human Rights Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Namibia?
The German embassy is in Windhoek, at Independence Avenue 145, Windhoek.
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Namibian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Do German citizens need a visa for Namibia?
German citizens receive their visa for Namibia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Does Namibia have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Namibia has its embassy in Berlin, along with 6 other missions in Germany.