Namibia
South Africa
South Africa visa for Namibian citizens
Entry requirement
Namibian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.za
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South African citizens travelling to Namibia
South AfricaNamibia Visa-free, 90 days Namibia visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
Before travelling from Namibia to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Namibian citizens can stay in South Africa
Namibian citizens may stay in South Africa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Namibian citizens
Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho admit Namibian citizens visa-free.
South African citizens travelling to Namibia
South African citizens can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Namibia and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Namibian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Namibian citizens stay in South Africa?
Namibian citizens can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Namibia?
South African citizens can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Namibian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
Yes, Namibian citizens can enter South Africa without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.