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Italy visa for Namibian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambpretoria.esteri.it

Which Italy visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90

All visa types for Italy

Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Italian missions in Namibia

Italy has 1 mission in Namibia. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Windhoek.

Italy looks after Namibia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (1,183 km from Windhoek) as the responsible post. Italy sets which of its missions takes applications from Namibia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Italian citizens travelling to Namibia

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Travel advice for Italy

  • 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.

For a trip from Namibia to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Namibian citizens can stay in Italy

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

How Namibian citizens apply

Italy has no embassy or career consulate in Namibia, and its honorary consulate in Windhoek normally does not issue visas. Namibian citizens apply through a mission of Italy accredited to Namibia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.

Italy and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Namibian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.

Italy’s neighbours for Namibian citizens

Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Namibian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Italian citizens travelling to Namibia

Italian 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 Italy?

Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.

Is there an embassy of Italy in Namibia?

No. Italy has no embassy in Namibia, only honorary consulates in Windhoek. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Namibia.

How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?

Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Namibia?

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

Can Namibian citizens enter Italy visa-free?

No; Namibian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.