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Do Namibia citizens need a visa for Netherlands?

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Namibia citizens need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Namibia vs Netherlands: passport comparison

Namibia

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #123 · mobility 91.2

Netherlands

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #10 · mobility 171.3
35

countries both Namibia and Netherlands can enter visa-free together

Namibia + Netherlands: passport compatibility

41%

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

Where Namibia and Netherlands 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 Namibia and Netherlands 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.

Both visa-free (35)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 90 days #43
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Lesotho 14 days #122
Macao 30 days #67
Malawi 30 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Tunisia 90 days #131
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139

Only Namibia is visa-free (8)

Where to apply: Netherlands has no mission in Namibia

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
South Africa 953 km
Applications accepted in: Cape Town, Pretoria
2
Zimbabwe 1,190 km
Applications accepted in: Harare
3
Angola 1,309 km
Applications accepted in: Luanda

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Namibia → Netherlands

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

3,0%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Namibia
-11,5 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
4,615applications filed
4,357visas issued
137refusals
#115strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Namibia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Namibia → Netherlands

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

The Namibia → Netherlands rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Namibia passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

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

Netherlands: good to know

Amsterdam

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+31

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Namibia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Netherlands

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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Namibia citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Namibia citizens need a visa to enter Netherlands. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Namibia or Netherlands?
The Netherlands passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 43. Global rank: Namibia #123, Netherlands #10.
Where can Namibia and Netherlands citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 35 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Netherlands?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Namibia and Netherlands?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Namibia passport ranking

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