> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cipesa.gitbook.io/fifafrica25/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cipesa.gitbook.io/fifafrica25/travel-note/visa-information.md).

# Visa Information

VISA information for participant

Namibia has a [three-tier visa system](https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/form/FactSheetVisaRequirementstoNamibia.pdf):

* [Visa Exempt countries: ](https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/form/FactSheetVisaRequirementstoNamibia.pdf)No visa is required for entry and stay of up to 90 days. This is mostly for Southern African Development Countries (SADC) and countries with reciprocity visa agreements.
* Visa on Arrival: Countries under this category are required to apply for the visa on arrival online,  make the payment and secure instant approval before travelling to Namibia
* Visa Required (Pre-Approved Visa Needed): A visa granted by the authorities is required before flying and entering Namibia. Documents required are: return air ticket, valid passport, hotel booking/letter of invitation/business letter, passport photo, and travel insurance. 

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Visa on Arrival and Preapproved visas **MUST** be obtained [electronically](https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival) in advance.

* Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Namibia.
* All visa application fees are approximately 70 USD. 
* If you have had your visa processed online, you are required to produce a printed copy of your e-visa on arrival at the entry border post.

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**NB:** If your country does not appear on any of the lists above, then you require a pre-approved visa before travelling to Namibia on <https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/>&#x20;

**Visa Letters**

All visa applications will require an invitation letter. Letter requests for self-sponsored attendees can be emailed to <internetfreedom@cipesa.org> with the subject: #FIFAfrica25 Visa Letter Request. Please include passport number, names as they appear on your passport and nationality.<br>

* **Recipients of CIPESA Support to attend FIFAfrica25**

For sponsored participants, CIPESA will provide the invitation letter, return ticket and hotel booking.&#x20;

* **Self Sponsored Participants**

For self-sponsored participants, CIPESA will provide Invitation letters only.

**PLEASE NOTE**: All visa letter requests should be submitted before August 15, 2025.
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#### Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE Namibia Visa

| Angola           | Malawi            |
| ---------------- | ----------------- |
| Botswana         | Malaysia          |
| Brazil           | Mauritius         |
| Cuba             | Mozambique        |
| Eswatini         | Russia Federation |
| Hong Kong, China | Seychelles        |
| Indonesia        | Singapore         |
| Jamaica          | South Africa      |
| Kenya            | Tanzania          |
| Lesotho          | Zambia            |
| Macau, China     | Zimbabwe          |

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Nationals of the following countries require a visa on arrival and may also apply for [e-visas online ](https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival)(preferred option)

| **African Countries**         |                   |                |                         |
| ----------------------------- | ----------------- | -------------- | ----------------------- |
| Benin                         | Comoros           | Ghana          | Rwanda                  |
| Burkina Faso                  | Côte d’Ivoire     | Guinea         | Säo Tomé and Principe   |
| Burundi                       | Djibouti          | Guinea -Bissau | Sierra Leone            |
| Cabo Verde                    | Equatorial Guinea | Liberia        | Togo                    |
| Cameroon                      | Eritrea           | Madagascar     | Tunisia                 |
| Central Africa Republic (CAR) | Gabon             | Mauritania     | Uganda                  |
| Chad                          | Gambia            | Niger          | Western Sahara Republic |
| **Other Countries**           |                   |                |                         |
| Argentina                     | Denmark           | Kazakhstan     | Peru                    |
| Armenia                       | Ecuador           | Kyrgyzstan     | Poland                  |
| Australia                     | Estonia           | Latvia         | Portugal                |
| Austria                       | Finland           | Liechtenstein  | Romania                 |
| Azerbaijan                    | France            | Lithuania      | Slovakia                |
| Belarus                       | Germany           | Luxembourg     | South Korea             |
| Belgium                       | Greece            | Mexico         | Spain                   |
| Bulgaria                      | Hungary           | Moldova        | Sweden                  |
| Cambodia                      | Iceland           | Netherlands    | Switzerland             |
| Canada                        | Ireland           | New Zealand    | Tajikistan              |
| Chile                         | Israel            | Nicaragua      |                         |
| Croatia                       | Italy             | Norway         |                         |
| Czech Republic                | Japan             | Paraguay       |                         |

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