Switzerland
Namibia
Namibia visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Namibia visa?
Key facts
- Fee
- €80
- Processing time
- Minimum three working days at the embassy
For the tourist visa, Namibia’s official sources give a standard fee of €80, and applications are made on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na. Processing time, as Namibia states it: Minimum three working days at the embassy.
Namibian citizens travelling to Switzerland
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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.
For a trip from Switzerland to Namibia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Namibia
Swiss citizens may stay in Namibia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Namibia.
How Swiss citizens apply
Swiss citizens receive the visa for Namibia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Namibia’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Angola admit Swiss citizens visa-free.
Namibian citizens travelling to Switzerland
Namibian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Namibia?
Swiss citizens can stay in Namibia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Namibia tourist visa cost?
Namibia’s official sources give a standard fee of €80 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Minimum three working days at the embassy.
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Namibian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Can Swiss citizens enter Namibia visa-free?
No; Swiss citizens need a visa on arrival in Namibia.
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.