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Canada visa for Namibian citizens

Visa required

Canada requires Namibian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

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All visa types for Canada

Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Where Namibian citizens apply for a visa for Canada

Canada has no embassy or consulate in Namibia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Canada covers Namibia from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (1,185 km from Windhoek). Measured from Windhoek, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Lusaka, Zambia (1,421 km) and Harare, Zimbabwe (1,548 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Namibia is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Canadian citizens travelling to Namibia

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Namibia to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Namibian citizens can stay in Canada

How long Namibian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Namibian citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Namibia. Namibian citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Namibia from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for Namibian citizens

The United States requires Namibian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Namibia

Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Canada requires Namibian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Namibia?

No. Canada has no embassy in Namibia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Namibia.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Namibian citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Namibian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.