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Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit NA?

UAE ordinary passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia for tourism, valid for stays up to 90 days. Namibia also offers a recommended online eVisa (visa-on-arrival type) that you can apply for in advance to speed up the airport process. As of 2026, United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holders are NOT visa-exempt for Namibia, but they ARE on Namibia's visa-on-arrival eligibility list. The visa is issued on arrival at major ports of entry (including Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek and Walvis Bay Airport) for tourism or visiting friends/family, allowing a stay of up to 90 days. The fee is N$1,600 for citizens of non-African countries. Following Namibia's March 2025 launch of its electronic visa system, eligible travelers (including Emiratis) are strongly encouraged to apply online in advance for the "Visa on Arrival" eVisa to avoid potential delays and an additional manual-processing service fee at the counter. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages, and travelers must show proof of onward/return travel. The visa on arrival does not permit work.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa on arrival (online eVisa recommended in advance)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
N$1,600 (approx. US$88) for non-African nationals
consular fee only
Processing time
Issued at the border on arrival; eVisa typically processed within a few business days
standard track
Validity
Valid for the duration of the approved stay; passport must have 6+ months validity
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and passport validity
Verify your UAE ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel date and has at least two blank visa pages. The purpose must be tourism or visiting friends/family (not work).
· 6+ months validity· 2 blank pages
/02
Prepare supporting documents
Gather proof of onward/return travel, a detailed travel itinerary with dates and flight numbers, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
· Return ticket· Itinerary
/03
Apply for the eVisa online (recommended)
Use Namibia's official Ministry of Home Affairs e-Services portal (eservices.mhaiss.gov.na) to apply for the 'Visa on Arrival' eVisa before departure. Upload documents and pay the fee online.
· Official portal· Apply early
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay N$1,600 (approx. US$88) for the visa. If processing manually at the counter instead of online, an additional service fee may apply.
· N$1,600
/05
Arrive at an eligible port of entry
Present your eVisa approval (or apply on arrival) at an approved entry point such as Hosea Kutako International Airport, Walvis Bay Airport, or designated land borders. Immigration will stamp your entry.
· Hosea Kutako Airport· Walvis Bay
/06
Respect the authorized stay
Do not exceed the 90-day limit stamped in your passport. Overstaying can result in fines, penalties, or future entry bans.
· Max 90 days
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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UAE ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond travel date
required
At least two blank visa pages in passport
required
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
required
Detailed travel itinerary (dates, flight numbers, layovers)
required
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details)
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
required
eVisa application submitted online in advance (recommended)
recommended
Visa fee payment (N$1,600 / approx. US$88)
required
Recent passport-style photograph for the application
recommended
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country
conditional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa on arrival fee (non-African nationals)N$1,600Approx. US$88 / EUR 82; payable for the entry visa
Manual processing service feeN$400Approx. US$23; applies if processed manually at the counter instead of online
eVisa online application feeN$1,600Same visa fee paid online via the official MHAISS e-Services portal
Total estimateN$1,600 — N$2,000incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online eVisa (Visa on Arrival type)
A few business days
Apply in advance via eservices.mhaiss.gov.na; recommended to avoid airport delays and the manual service fee.
Visa on arrival at the counter
Issued on arrival (same day)
Processed manually at the immigration counter at an eligible port of entry; may incur an additional N$400 service fee.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism and short visits
The visa on arrival / eVisa is intended for tourism and visiting friends or family, the most common reasons Emiratis travel to Namibia.
High
/02
Safari and wildlife travel
Namibia's national parks (Etosha) and desert landscapes draw leisure travelers on short stays.
High
/03
Business meetings and conferences
Short business trips are common; note the visa on arrival does not authorize employment.
Medium
/04
Transit and multi-country Southern Africa trips
Travelers combining Namibia with neighboring countries enter for short stays.
Medium
/05
Visiting friends and relatives
Family and personal visits qualify under the visa on arrival category.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
United Arab Emirates to Namibia route verified
Confirmed via Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs e-Services portal and visa policy sources that UAE ordinary passport holders are eligible for visa on arrival / eVisa (90 days, N$1,600). Reflects Namibia's March 2025 eVisa launch and 2025 policy changes.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UAE citizens need a visa to enter Namibia?—
Yes. UAE ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt, but they are eligible for a visa on arrival or an online eVisa for stays up to 90 days for tourism or visiting friends/family.
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