Namibia visa on arrival for citizens of Canada: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Namibia, and citizens of Canada can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 90 days.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Namibia visa from Canada
Yes: Canadian nationals need a visa to enter Namibia, but it is obtained on arrival, at the immigration counter of the airport or border post, without any prior application to an embassy; the associated length of stay is 3 months.
Namibia issues Canadian passport holders a visa on arrival: payment and issuance take place at the point of entry, after checking the passport and supporting documents. The exact fee, the currencies and payment methods accepted, and whether the application can be prepared online before departure, should be checked on the official portal of the Namibian authorities shortly before the trip.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A Canadian passport does not allow entry to Namibia without a visa, but this visa is issued on arrival, at the immigration counter of the points of entry that offer the service (international airport and main border posts). There is therefore no appointment to book and no passport to hand in before departure. The associated length of stay is 3 months; the period actually granted is written on the visa at the time of entry, and that is what counts. This regime applies to tourist stays and visits; work, study or volunteering fall under other permits.
How much does a visa for Namibia cost from Canada?
The official fee for a visa for Namibia is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Namibia really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Namibia?
The exact list for Namibia is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Namibia before you apply.
Documents and fees
Carry a passport valid for the whole stay with blank pages for the visa, a return or onward ticket, the address of your accommodation and, if the officer asks, proof of sufficient funds. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is only requested from travellers coming from a risk area: check your itinerary. The visa fee could not be confirmed for this route: refer to the official portal for the current fee, the currencies accepted and whether card payment is possible. If necessary, bring the exact amount in cash, as payment terminals are not always available at every post.
How to apply for a visa for Namibia from Canada
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How to apply
On arrival, go to the immigration counter set aside for visas on arrival, before passport control. Fill in the form handed out on the spot or available on board (identity, address in Namibia, dates and purpose of stay), present the passport and the requested documents, then pay the fee. The visa is affixed or recorded in the passport and the period granted is indicated on it. Check on the official portal, before departure, whether an online pre-application is offered to speed up the counter process: if so, it is done only on the website of the Namibian authorities, never through an intermediary.
Where do you apply for a visa for Namibia from Canada?
A visa on arrival for Namibia is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Canada on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Canada but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Namibia take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing times and tips
No processing time needs to be planned before departure, but expect a wait at the counter, especially when several flights arrive at once: do not plan a tight connection. Check with your airline that it accepts boarding a Canadian passenger without a prior visa for Namibia, which is the case when the visa on arrival is recognised; print the corresponding official page if needed. For a tourist stay, keep the return ticket within reach. If you enter by land, make sure the chosen post does issue visas on arrival.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Buying a visa online from a third-party website when the visa is issued at the counter on arrival, or only on the official portal for any pre-application. Arriving without a suitable means of payment or exact cash. Turning up at a point of entry that does not issue visas on arrival. Confusing the authorised length of stay (3 months) with the validity of the visa, or exceeding the period written at entry without a proper extension from the immigration services. Finally, travelling with a passport with no blank page or close to expiry.
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Other visa types for Namibia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
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Guide generated automatically on September 2, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months after your entry into Namibia.
- Check that your passport contains at least three blank pages.
- Prepare all necessary documents before applying for a visa.
Online application for Namibia, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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