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Poland to Namibia visa requirements

Polish passport holders need a visa for Namibia. Since 1 April 2025 Poland's old visa-free entry was abolished; Poland is now eligible for Namibia's visa-on-arrival, which can also be applied for online in advance as an eVisa-style approval. Namibia changed its visa policy on 1 April 2025, ending visa-free entry for many nationalities (including most EU states and, in practice, Poland) that did not offer reciprocal visa-free access to Namibians. As a result, Polish ordinary passport holders now require a visitor visa for tourism. Poland is on the list of nationalities eligible for Namibia's online Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) program launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHISS). Travelers can apply online before departure through the official MHISS e-services portal and receive an approval (functioning like an eVisa), or pay and obtain the visa physically at a designated port of entry such as Hosea Kutako International Airport. The standard fee is NAD 1,600 for non-African travelers, with an additional service fee for manual processing at the border. The visitor visa permits a short tourist stay of up to 90 days within a calendar year. Required documents include a passport valid at least 6 months with 3 blank pages, proof of accommodation, return/onward travel booking, proof of sufficient funds, and travel/medical insurance. Because conditions and fees can change and border issuance can involve queues, applying online in advance is strongly recommended.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa on arrival / online visa-on-arrival (tourist visitor visa)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days within a calendar year
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry available via embassy visa)
from issue date
Visa fee
NAD 1,600 (approx. EUR 82 / USD 93) for non-African travelers
consular fee only
Processing time
Online approval typically within a few hours to a few days; issued on arrival at the border
standard track
Validity
Valid for the approved trip; stay capped at 90 days per calendar year
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your Polish passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay and has at least 3 blank pages for stamps.
· 6-month validity· 3 blank pages
/02
Gather supporting documents
Prepare proof of accommodation, a return/onward flight booking, proof of sufficient funds (bank statement), and travel/medical insurance.
· Accommodation proof· Onward ticket· Funds proof
/03
Apply online for Visa-on-Arrival
Use the official MHISS e-services portal to submit the online VoA application before departure rather than queueing at the border.
· eservices.mhaiss.gov.na· Apply before travel
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay NAD 1,600 (non-African travelers). Manual/at-border processing incurs an additional service fee.
· NAD 1,600· Card/online payment
/05
Receive approval and travel
Download or print the VoA approval. Carry it with all supporting documents when you fly to Namibia.
· Print approval· Carry documents
/06
Complete entry at the border
Present your passport, approval, and documents at the port of entry (e.g., Hosea Kutako International Airport) to receive the entry permit.
· Hosea Kutako Intl· Entry stamp
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
Poland -> Namibia · Visa on arrival / online visa-on-arrival (tourist visitor visa)
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RequiredPolish passport valid 6+ months beyond stay
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
RequiredCompleted online Visa-on-Arrival application
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredVisa fee payment (NAD 1,600)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredConfirmed accommodation booking
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredReturn or onward travel ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
ConditionalMotivation/invitation letter
Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements
if applicable
RecommendedPrinted VoA approval to show at border
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
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 sourcesFragomen – Namibia: New Online Visa-on-Arrival LaunchedEmbassy of Namibia, Switzerland – New Visa Requirements 1 April 2025VisasNews – Namibia expands list of countries eligible for visa on arrival
Application link included: Fragomen – Namibia: New Online Visa-on-Arrival Launched
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-on-Arrival fee (non-African traveler)NAD 1,600Approx. EUR 82 / USD 93; standard adult rate
Manual/at-border service feeNAD 400Added when processing the visa physically at the port of entry
Embassy single-entry tourist visaEUR 100Alternative if applying via a Namibian embassy/consulate
Embassy multiple-entry tourist visaEUR 150For travelers needing multiple entries
Total estimateNAD 1,600 (approx. EUR 82) — NAD 2,000 (approx. EUR 102, incl. at-border service fee)incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online Visa-on-Arrival (apply in advance)
A few hours to a few days
Apply via the official MHISS e-services portal before departure; fastest and most reliable, avoids border queues.
Visa on arrival at port of entry
At the border (processed on arrival)
Pay and obtain the visa at a designated entry point; incurs an extra service fee and possible delays.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Policy change effective 1 April 2025
Namibia abolished visa-free entry for nationalities (including Poland) that did not grant reciprocal visa-free access to Namibians.
High
/02
No reciprocity at the time of change
Poland, like other EU states, did not offer Namibians equivalent visa-free entry, triggering the visa requirement.
High
/03
Poland is on the eligible VoA list
Polish nationals can use the online/at-arrival visa channel rather than needing a pre-issued embassy visa.
Medium
/04
Standard tourist short-stay
Tourism visits fall under the visitor visa allowing up to 90 days per calendar year.
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
Poland to Namibia route verified
Confirmed that Poland lost visa-free entry on 1 April 2025 and is now eligible for Namibia's online/at-arrival visa-on-arrival; verified fee (NAD 1,600), 90-day stay, and documents against Fragomen, the Namibian mission, and Namibia visa policy sources.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Polish citizens still enter Namibia visa-free?—
No. As of 1 April 2025 Namibia abolished the previous visa-free entry for Poland. Polish travelers now require a visitor visa, available as a visa-on-arrival that can be applied for online in advance.
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