EU and Schengen Nationals Now Need Visa for Namibia Travel
Namibia Now Requires Visas for 17 EU and Schengen Countries as Part of Reciprocal Entry Policy
Effective April 1, 2025, passport holders from 17 European Union and Schengen Area countries must now obtain a visa on arrival to enter Namibia, marking a significant shift in the country’s visa policy aimed at promoting reciprocity in international travel agreements.
Which EU/Schengen Countries Are Affected?
The new visa-on-arrival rule applies to nationals of the following 17 EU and Schengen countries:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
While these nations have just been added to the list, several other EU countries have already been subject to Namibia's visa-on-arrival requirement. These include:
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czechia
Estonia
Hungary
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Romania
Slovakia
Vatican City
Visa Requirement: A Reciprocal Measure
Namibian authorities clarified that the updated visa policy is part of a reciprocal strategy, introduced to ensure balanced diplomatic treatment. The change specifically targets countries that currently require Namibian nationals to obtain visas before entry.
Since Namibia does not benefit from a visa-free agreement with the EU,
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