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China visa for Namibian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at na.china-embassy.gov.cn

Which China visa?

L visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
Processing time
Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply

Apply on China Online Visa Application System (MFA)

All visa types for China

China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).

Chinese missions in Namibia

China has 1 mission in Namibia, with its embassy in Windhoek.

Chinese citizens travelling to Namibia

ChinaNamibia e-Visa Namibia visa for citizens of China

Travel advice for China

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Namibian citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Namibian citizens can stay in China

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

How Namibian citizens apply

In Namibia, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Windhoek, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.

China’s neighbours for Namibian citizens

Russia admits Namibian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan, Myanmar and North Korea require Namibian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Chinese citizens travelling to Namibia

Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Namibia, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Namibian citizens need a visa for China?

Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Where is the Chinese embassy in Namibia?

The Chinese embassy in Namibia is in Windhoek.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Namibia, applied for online before travel.

Can Namibian citizens enter China visa-free?

No; Namibian citizens need a visa for China 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.