Namibia
France
France visa for Namibian citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Namibian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at na.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Namibia
France has 1 mission in Namibia, with its embassy in Windhoek.
French citizens travelling to Namibia
FranceNamibia Visa on arrival Namibia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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 France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Namibian citizens can stay in France
How long Namibian citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Windhoek, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Namibian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Namibian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Namibian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Namibia
Namibia issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Namibian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Namibia?
The French embassy in Namibia is in Windhoek.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Namibia issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Namibian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Namibian citizens need a visa for France 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.