South Africa
Namibia
Namibia visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Namibia, for stays of 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 namibiaconsulate.co.za
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Namibian citizens travelling to South Africa
NamibiaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Namibia
Travel advice for Namibia
- 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 South Africa to Namibia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Namibia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Namibia (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Namibia (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Namibia
South African citizens may stay in Namibia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Namibia.
Namibia’s neighbours for South African citizens
Botswana, Zambia and Angola admit South African citizens visa-free.
Namibian citizens travelling to South Africa
No visa is needed by Namibian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Namibia.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Namibia?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Namibia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Namibia?
South African citizens can stay in Namibia for up to 90 days.
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
No visa is needed by Namibian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Namibia visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Namibia 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.