Namibia
Germany
Germany visa for Namibian citizens
Entry requirement
Namibian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at windhuk.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Namibia
Germany has 1 mission in Namibia, with its embassy in Windhoek.
Germany: visa decisions in Namibia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,252 | 3,057 | 155 | 4.8% | 99.9% |
| 2024 | 2,877 | 2,727 | 118 | 4.1% | 99.8% |
| 2025 | 2,289 | 2,204 | 65 | 2.9% | 99.7% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Namibia (Windhoek) received 2,289 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,204. 2.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 4.1%. Applications fell by 20% compared with 2024 (2,877).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Namibia that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the most applied-for Schengen state in Namibia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Namibia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
German citizens travelling to Namibia
GermanyNamibia Visa on arrival Namibia visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Namibia to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Namibian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Namibian citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Windhoek, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Namibian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Namibian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Namibian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Namibia
German citizens receive their visa for Namibia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Namibian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in Namibia?
The German embassy in Namibia is in Windhoek.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Namibia?
German citizens receive their visa for Namibia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Namibian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Namibian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.