Namibia will start offering visas on arrival from April 1, 2025, for tourists and investors, a move aimed at growing foreign capital and positioning itself as a regional business and travel hub.
Bloomberg and the local media report that the move makes it simpler to enter the southern African country for leisure travellers and business, lowering red tape and aligning Namibia with global investment-friendly practices.
The new policy is targeting key sectors like renewable energy, oil and gas, and tourism.
“The visa-on-arrival initiative facilitates seamless entry for high-value tourists who often become investors,” the Namibia Investment Promotion Development Board chief executive Nangula Uaandja was quoted as saying.
Home Affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana said the policy was expanded to key border posts, including the Hosea Kutako and the Walvis Bay international airports, as well as entry points such as Katima Mulilo, Oshikango, and Ariamsvlei.
“Facilitating smooth and efficient entry processes is key to encouraging more tourism and fostering positive diplomatic relations,” he said.
Meanwhile, Namibia will also commence a new visa regime set from 1 April 2025, requiring nationals from 33 countries that imposed visa restrictions on Namibian citizens to obtain a visa before entry.
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