Namibia entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date you enter Namibia, and have at least 3 blank pages. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Namibia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Namibia and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Canadians need a visa for Namibia?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required
Work visa: required
You can submit your tourist visa application online or on arrival at designated ports of entry, including:
- Hosea Kutako International Airport
- Walvis Bay International Airport
- main land border crossings
For all other visa types, you must submit your application in advance at a Namibian embassy or consulate.
Make sure the length of stay indicated on your entry stamp is valid for the duration of your stay (up to 90 days) and that immigration officials have given you a correctly dated entry stamp, as this will be checked upon departure.
E-Services – Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security of the Republic of Namibia
Extending your visa
Namibian authorities are very strict regarding visa validity. If you wish to stay in Namibia beyond your authorized period, apply for an extension at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek. The extension must be requested before your visa expires.
Overstaying can result in heavy fines, arrest, imprisonment or deportation.
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Work permits
It is illegal to perform any type of work, including volunteering, on a tourist visa. To work or volunteer in Namibia, you must have a valid work permit. Convicted offenders could face heavy fines, imprisonment or deportation.
More from the official “Entry and exit requirements” section (other requirements)
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them:
- a return or onward ticket
- proof of accommodation
- proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay
- proof of health insurance coverage
Official source: Government of Canada – Namibia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Namibia?
In short: Valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date you enter Namibia, and have at least 3 blank pages.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after the date you enter Namibia and have at least 3 blank pages.
Official source: Government of Canada – Namibia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
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