🇧🇷Brazil

🇳🇦NamibiaBR-NA

Brazil to Namibia visa requirements

Q: Was Brazil affected by Namibia's 2025 Visa-on-Arrival changes?

No. The April 2025 and September 2025 changes added Visa-on-Arrival requirements (N$1,600) for nationalities such as the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and Japan. Brazil was not included and remains visa-free.

Q: How long can a Brazilian stay in Namibia?

Up to 90 days per entry, with a maximum of three months within any single calendar year. Longer stays require a separate visa.

Q: What documents do I need at the border?

A Brazilian passport valid at least six months with three blank pages, a return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds.

Q: Can I work or do business on the visa-free entry?

No. The exemption covers tourism and family visits only. Official, business, work, or study purposes require an appropriate visa obtained in advance.

Q: Is Namibia part of the Schengen area?

No. Namibia is in southern Africa and is not a Schengen country, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

Brazilian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Namibia for tourism. They can enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days within a 12-month (calendar year) period. Brazil holds a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with Namibia, so ordinary Brazilian passport holders may travel to Namibia for tourism without a visa. On arrival, immigration issues a Visitor's Entry Permit (VEP) for stays of up to 90 days, subject to a maximum of three months within any single calendar year. Importantly, Brazil was NOT affected by Namibia's major visa policy overhaul that took effect on 1 April 2025 and expanded again on 17 September 2025: those changes ended visa-free access and imposed a Visa-on-Arrival (N$1,600) requirement on roughly 30-60 nationalities including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and EU states. Brazilian tourists remain fully visa-exempt. The exemption applies to tourism only; Brazilians traveling for official or business purposes on an ordinary passport require a visa in advance. Namibia is in southern Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Standard entry conditions include a passport valid at least six months with at least three blank pages, a return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and sufficient funds.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE 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-free (Visitor's Entry Permit issued on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (max 3 months per calendar year)

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted within the allowed period

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (no visa fee for Brazilian tourists)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - permit stamped at the border on arrival

standard track

Validity

Permit valid for the duration of authorized stay, up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport meets the rules

Ensure your Brazilian ordinary passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry and has at least three blank pages for entry/exit stamps.

· Passport· 6 months validity

/02

Book return or onward travel

Arrange a confirmed return or onward ticket out of Namibia, as immigration officers may ask to see proof you intend to leave within the permitted stay.

· Return ticket

/03

Prepare proof of accommodation and funds

Have hotel bookings or a host's address and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay; this supports the issuance of your Visitor's Entry Permit.

· Accommodation· Funds

/04

Travel to Namibia

Fly into Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) or arrive at a designated land border. No advance visa or eVisa is required for Brazilian tourists.

· No visa needed

/05

Clear immigration on arrival

Present your passport and supporting documents. The officer stamps a free Visitor's Entry Permit, usually for up to 90 days. State your intended length of stay clearly.

· VEP stamp

/06

Respect the stay limit

Do not overstay the 90-day permit, and remember the 3-months-per-calendar-year cap. For longer stays, work, study, or business, apply for the appropriate visa in advance.

· 90 days· Calendar year cap

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Brazil -> Namibia · Visa-free (Visitor's Entry Permit issued on arrival)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredBrazilian ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least three blank passport pages for stamps

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering Namibia

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from/transiting an endemic country

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RecommendedPrinted itinerary showing intended length of stay

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVisit Namibia (Official Tourism Board) - Visa Information Embassy of Namibia Berlin - List of Countries with Visa Exemption Agreements Wikipedia - Visa policy of Namibia

Application link included: Visit Namibia (Official Tourism Board) - Visa Information

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeN$0No visa required for Brazilian tourists - entry is free under the visa-exemption agreement

Visitor's Entry Permit (on arrival)N$0Stamped free of charge by immigration on arrival

Tourism levy (where applicable)Included in accommodationA bed/tourism levy may be added by hotels; not a government entry fee

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate (at the border)

No application or processing needed; the Visitor's Entry Permit is issued when you clear immigration.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Bilateral visa-exemption agreement

Brazil and Namibia have a mutual visa-waiver covering tourism, allowing Brazilian ordinary passport holders to enter without a visa.

High

/02

Not affected by the 2025 visa overhaul

Namibia's April 2025 and September 2025 changes imposed Visa-on-Arrival fees on dozens of countries (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan) but Brazil was not added to that list.

High

/03

Tourism purpose only

The exemption applies to tourism and family visits; official and business travel on an ordinary passport still requires a visa.

Medium

/04

Stay limits apply

Entry is capped at 90 days and a maximum of three months within a calendar year; longer stays need a separate visa.

Medium

/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

Brazil to Namibia route verified

Confirmed via Visit Namibia, the Namibian Embassy exemption list, and Wikipedia that Brazilian ordinary passport holders remain visa-free for tourism (90 days) and were not added to Namibia's 2025 Visa-on-Arrival list.

/09 — The questions