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In a move aimed at promoting fairness and reciprocity, the Republic of Namibia has announced significant changes to its visa policies, Wego reports. These adjustments impact nationals from 31 countries and seek to address historical disparities in visa treatment.
The ministry of Home Affairs, in accordance with a Cabinet Decision to introduce an entry visa requirement to countries that have not reciprocated the favorable treatment granted to their nationals when visiting Namibia.@MICTNamibia pic.twitter.com/tGZiqbjh6H
— Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety&Security Namibia (@MHAINamibia) May 24, 2024
Due to the above-mentioned disparity, the cabinet of the Republic of Namibia has approved the implementation of visa-on-arrival with an applicable fee in addition to online visa application for the below-mentioned 31 countries:
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Moldova
- Netherland
- Norway
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uzbekistan
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security will provide clear guidelines and procedures for visa issuance. The specific implementation date will be communicated through diplomatic channels.
The Republic of Namibia emphasizes that these adjustments are not intended to hinder legitimate travel. Rather, they aim to safeguard Namibian citizens’ interests globally while upholding the principle of reciprocity in international relations.
