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What you can do on a visit to Namibia

On a Visitor's entry permit, you can come for: holiday, visit family, business meetings and medical treatment. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for
Visitors, with a visa or visa-free

You can

You can't

  • Paid work in the country

    Training local staff or auditing your company's subsidiary needs an employment permit.

    Any other purpose other than employment of any kindnamibiaembassyusa.org ↗
  • Volunteering

    Needs an employment permit, even for visa-exempt nationals.

    volunteer work of any kindnamibiaembassyusa.org ↗

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  • Conferences and trade fairsWithin a limit

    As an attendee, not as a facilitator or trainer.

    Attending workshops (Not as Facilitator)namibiaembassyusa.org ↗
  • Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.