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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Germany citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Visa on arrival

Germany citizens can get a visa on arrival for Namibia — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
Germany → Namibia
allowed

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Germany vs Namibia: passport comparison

Germany

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #7 · mobility 171.3

Namibia

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #123 · mobility 91.2
35

countries both Germany and Namibia can enter visa-free together

Germany + Namibia: passport compatibility

41%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Germany and Namibia travel together — by entry type:

35 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
117 access differs

Where Germany and Namibia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Namibia is visa-free (8)

How the entry rule changed: Germany → Namibia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

tightened
Before
visa-free 90 days
July 2024
Now
visa on arrival
June 2026
33
passports for which Namibia changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Germany goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Namibia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Germany citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Germany citizens can get a visa on arrival for Namibia — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Germany or Namibia?
The Germany passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 43. Global rank: Germany #7, Namibia #123.
Where can Germany and Namibia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 35 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Namibia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Germany and Namibia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Germany passport ranking

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