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The affected countries include prominent nations such as the United States, France, Germany, Britain, Canada, and Italy. Other countries on the list are Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Ireland, Finland, Ukraine, and Armenia
The Namibian government has announced that starting April 1, 2025, travelers from at least 31 nations, most of them in Europe, will be subjected to visa restrictions. The decision, made by Namibia’s cabinet, comes in response to these countries’ refusal to lift their visa requirements for Namibian citizens.
The affected countries include prominent nations such as the United States, France, Germany, Britain, Canada, and Italy. Other countries on the list are Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Ireland, Finland, Ukraine, and Armenia.
Namibia argues that its relationship with these countries has been one-sided, as it had exempted its travelers from visa restrictions, but they did not reciprocate. Travellers from these 31 countries will now need to pay 1,600 Namibian dollars (approximately 90 US dollars) for a visa on arrival.
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The Federation of Namibian Tourism Associations (FENATA) has voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision, expressing concerns that the new visa regulations will deter tourists due to the “time-consuming application and payment process” for visas.
