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Philippines to Namibia visa requirements

Q: How long can a Philippine passport holder stay in Namibia?

The Holiday/Tourist visa allows stays of up to 3 months (90 days). The visa is generally valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue, and extensions of up to a further three months can be requested from the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek.

Q: How much does the Namibia visa cost for Filipinos?

The official government visa fee for non-African nationals, including the Philippines, is N$1,600 (about US$87 / EUR 82). A single-entry tourist visa applied for at a Namibian embassy is listed at EUR 100, with multiple-entry at EUR 150. Third-party rush services add extra fees.

Q: Where do I apply for the Namibia eVisa?

Apply through the official Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security eServices portal at eservices.mhaiss.gov.na. Avoid unofficial sites that charge added service fees; if needed, you can also apply at a Namibian diplomatic mission.

Q: Is Namibia part of the Schengen area?

No. Namibia is in southern Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180-day rule and the EU ETIAS do not apply. Namibia has its own visa system administered by its Ministry of Home Affairs.

Q: What documents do I need for a Namibian tourist visa?

You need a passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with at least 3 blank pages, a recent passport photo, a confirmed return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds. Travel insurance is recommended, and a yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from a risk country.

Philippine ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Namibia for tourism. The recommended route is the Namibian eVisa (Holiday/Tourist visa), applied for in advance through the official Ministry of Home Affairs portal at eservices.mhaiss.gov.na. The Philippines is NOT on Namibia's visa-exemption list, and is NOT among the 33 reciprocity nations (US, UK, EU, Canada, Japan, Australia, etc.) eligible for the new visa-on-arrival, so a pre-arranged eVisa is the correct channel. As of mid-2026, a Philippines (PH) ordinary passport holder requires a visa to visit Namibia (NA) for tourism. Namibia is a southern African country and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so no Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS applies. Namibia overhauled its visa regime on 1 April 2025: it introduced a paid visa-on-arrival (VoA) for 33 specific nationalities (mostly Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan) on a diplomatic-reciprocity basis, and launched an online application system on 3 March 2025. The Philippines is neither on the short visa-exemption list nor on that 33-country VoA reciprocity list. Therefore Filipino travelers must obtain a visa in advance. The most practical channel is the official Namibian eVisa (Holiday/Tourist visa) via eservices.mhaiss.gov.na, granting stays of up to 3 months (90 days), with the visa valid up to 3 months from issue. The standard government visa fee for non-African nationals is N$1,600 (approximately US$87 / EUR 82); an embassy single-entry tourist visa is listed at EUR 100. Requirements include a passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with at least 3 blank pages, proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Sources consulted: Visit Namibia (official tourism portal), the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs fact sheet/eServices portal, Wikipedia visa-requirements summary, and the Namibian Embassy (Paris) fee schedule. Always reconfirm on the official eServices portal before booking, as Namibia's rules changed materially in 2025.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

eVisa (Holiday / Tourist visa) applied in advance

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months (90 days) per entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry available)

from issue date

Visa fee

N$1,600 (approx. US$87 / EUR 82) government fee; embassy single-entry tourist visa EUR 100

consular fee only

Processing time

Approx. 5-7 working days (standard eVisa); faster paid tiers available

standard track

Validity

Valid up to 3 months from date of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need an eVisa

Verify on the official Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs eServices portal that Philippine ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt and not on the 33-country visa-on-arrival list. Filipinos must apply for a visa in advance.

· Official portal· 5 minutes

/02

Prepare your documents

Scan a passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry (with 3+ blank pages), a recent passport photo, return/onward flight ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds.

· Digital copies· PDF/JPG

/03

Create an account and apply online

Register at eservices.mhaiss.gov.na, select the Holiday/Tourist visa, complete the application form, and upload your supporting documents.

· eservices.mhaiss.gov.na

/04

Pay the visa fee

Pay the government visa fee (N$1,600 / approx. US$87 for non-African nationals) online with a card. Keep the payment receipt.

· Card payment· N$1,600

/05

Receive and print your eVisa

Wait for processing (typically 5-7 working days), then download and print the approved eVisa confirmation. Carry a printed copy for boarding and immigration.

· 5-7 working days· Print copy

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Enter Namibia

Present your passport, printed eVisa, return ticket and proof of funds at Hosea Kutako International Airport or another port of entry. You may be granted up to 90 days.

· At port of entry· Up to 90 days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

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RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond your date of entry

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

required

RequiredAt least 3 blank passport pages

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

required

RequiredRecent passport-size photograph (digital for eVisa)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules 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 letter)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds for your stay

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

required

RequiredApproved eVisa printout

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

required

RequiredCompleted online application via eservices.mhaiss.gov.na

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

required

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance

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

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever certificate if arriving from a yellow-fever risk country

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

conditional

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

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.

Official sourcesVisit Namibia - Official Visa Information Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs - Visa Requirements Fact Sheet (eServices)Wikipedia - Visa requirements for Philippine citizens

Application link included: Visit Namibia - Official Visa Information

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Government eVisa fee (non-African nationals)N$1,600 (approx. US$87)Standard tourist/holiday eVisa fee for nationalities outside Africa, including Philippines

Embassy single-entry tourist visaEUR 100Alternative if applying through a Namibian diplomatic mission instead of online

Embassy multiple-entry tourist visaEUR 150Optional, for travelers needing multiple entries

Optional rush processing (third-party portals)US$59-99 extraFaster turnaround; not the official government channel and adds service fees

Total estimateUS$87 — US$186incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa (official portal)

5-7 working days

Apply at eservices.mhaiss.gov.na; the official, lowest-cost government channel

Rush / expedited (third-party services)

2-5 working days

Faster turnaround via commercial visa agents for extra fees; verify legitimacy

Embassy/consulate application

Varies (often 5-10 working days)

Submit at a Namibian diplomatic mission; useful if online application is unavailable

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Philippines not on visa-exemption list

Namibia's official visa-exemption list does not include the Philippines, so a visa is required for any visit.

High

/02

Not eligible for visa-on-arrival

Namibia's paid visa-on-arrival (from 1 April 2025) applies only to 33 reciprocity nationalities such as the US, UK, EU states, Canada, Japan and Australia. The Philippines is not on that list.

High

/03

Tourism / short visit purpose

Holiday and tourism visits fall under the Holiday/Tourist visa category, which is available as an eVisa for stays up to 3 months.

High

/04

Diplomatic reciprocity policy

Namibia structures its visa categories around reciprocity, and the Philippines is treated as an ordinary visa-required nationality.

Medium

/05

2025 system modernization

Namibia launched online visa applications in March 2025, making the eVisa the standard advance-application route.

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

Philippines to Namibia route verified

Confirmed via Visit Namibia, the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs eServices portal and fee sheets, and Wikipedia that Philippine ordinary passport holders are visa-required and should obtain a Namibian eVisa (Holiday/Tourist) in advance for stays up to 3 months. Philippines is not on the visa-exemption list nor the 33-country visa-on-arrival reciprocity list introduced 1 April 2025.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Filipinos get a visa on arrival in Namibia?—

No. Namibia's paid visa-on-arrival, introduced on 1 April 2025, applies only to 33 specific reciprocity nationalities (such as the US, UK, EU countries, Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand). The Philippines is not on that list, so Filipino travelers must obtain a visa in advance, most easily as an eVisa.

How long can a Philippine passport holder stay in Namibia?+

How much does the Namibia visa cost for Filipinos?+

Where do I apply for the Namibia eVisa?+

Is Namibia part of the Schengen area?+

What documents do I need for a Namibian tourist visa?+

/11 — Passport tools