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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.
- Who it's for
- Visitors, with a visa or visa-free
You can
Tourism and holidays
Holiday/Vacation
namibiaembassyusa.org ↗Visiting family or friends
Visiting friends or relatives
namibiaembassyusa.org ↗Business meetings
Attending meetings; Exploring of business opportunities
namibiaembassyusa.org ↗Medical treatment
Medical treatment
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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 kind
namibiaembassyusa.org ↗Volunteering
Needs an employment permit, even for visa-exempt nationals.
volunteer work of any kind
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Check first
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.
Official sources (1)
- Foreign nationals (Embassy of the Republic of Namibia, Washington DC). Checked 17 October 2026.
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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.