Namibia visa on arrival for citizens of Spain: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Namibia, and citizens of Spain 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 Spain
Yes. Spanish passport holders need a visa for Namibia, issued on arrival at the border post or the airport, for a tourist stay of up to 3 months. There is no file to submit to the embassy before departure.
For Spanish travellers, Namibia has introduced a visa on arrival: the passport is checked, the fee is paid and the visa is placed in the passport at the immigration counter. The procedure is simple when the supporting documents are ready, but the amount, the payment methods and the availability of an online pre-application can change: check the official Namibian portal shortly before you leave.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Spanish nationals no longer enter Namibia without formalities: a visa is required, but it is issued on arrival at official points of entry (international airports and land border posts), with no prior visit to the embassy. It covers tourism and private visits, for a stay of up to 3 months. Plans of any other kind (employment, studies, paid activity, longer stay) fall under a different visa category, to be applied for before departure at the competent mission.
How much does a visa for Namibia cost from Spain?
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
Prepare a passport valid for the whole stay with blank pages, an onward or return ticket, proof of accommodation (booking, address of a relative) and evidence of sufficient funds. The visa fee is paid at the counter; the amount and the accepted payment methods (bank card, cash, currencies) are published on the official portal, so check it before departure. Keep some cash in reserve in case card payment is unavailable, and keep the receipt until you leave the country.
How to apply for a visa for Namibia from Spain
- 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
The application is made at the immigration counter on arrival: present your passport and supporting documents, answer the officer's questions about the purpose and length of your stay, pay the fee and collect your passport with the visa, which states the length of stay granted. Expect a variable wait depending on how busy it is, especially when several international flights land at the same time. The official Namibian portal indicates whether an online pre-application is offered to save time at the counter: check before you leave.
Where do you apply for a visa for Namibia from Spain?
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 Spain on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Spain 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.
Timing and tips
As the visa is issued on the spot, there is no prior processing and no appointment to book; the only delay is the queue at the counter. Check your passport validity before booking, print your reservations and keep the documents in your hand luggage. The length of stay that counts is the one written in the passport: do not exceed it, as overstaying leads to a fine and to difficulties on later trips. An extension must be requested from the Namibian immigration services before the expiry date.
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
Turning up with a passport close to expiry or with no blank page, having no onward ticket, or carrying only a bank card when the terminal is down: these are the most common situations at the counter. Another trap: buying a "Namibia visa" from an unofficial intermediary site that charges for a formality you will complete on arrival anyway. Finally, do not confuse the tourist stay granted with a right to work or settle: this visa does not allow it.
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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.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 2, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
90 days
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1-3 years
Price
1,600–3,200 NAD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
7 days
Processing time
7 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
1,600–2,200 NAD
Processing time
21 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
2 years
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Namibia
- Contact local authorities to obtain precise information about extensions.
- Prepare all necessary documents before requesting an extension.
Concrete example: If you want to extend your stay, it is advisable to go to the local immigration office with all the required documents.
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- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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