Frequently Asked Questions

All travelers from India to Namibia require a valid passport that must be valid for at least six months from the date of return ticket. Visas are valid up to three months from the date of issue for stays of up to three months from date of entry. Extensions for a further three months are available from the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek. Get your visa from the local Namibia embassy. Following is the list of documents required (till recent notice) to avail a visa for Namibia:

1) A Valid Passport.
2) Duly filled Visa Application forms
3) Two recent photographs
4) Blank pages in passport for visa stamp.
5) Copies of onward ticket/ itinerary (only for Transit Visa)

Above information is as per the latest notification from Namibia Embassy but Visa and Passport requirements may change without any intimation. It is prudent to contact the local Namibia embassy or ‘Namibian High Commission in India’ website for the latest information on Visa and Passport requirements.

All visitors traveling from India to Namibia are required to possess a valid International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever. Please note that the certificate must be issued by an approved vaccination centre (minimum ten days prior to the arrival in Namibia). Also advises are Hepatitis A and B vaccinations. Find out your nearest vaccination centre at www.vaccineindia.com.
Precautions against malaria should also be taken(no vaccines available)

GMT + 2 hours from the 1st Sunday in September to the 1st Sunday in April. - SUMMER
GMT + 1 hour from the 1st Sunday in April to the 1st Sunday in September. – WINTER

Namibia can be visited throughout the year due to dry conditions attributed by the Namib desert.
Summer months especially January and February could get a bit hot with maximum temperatures exceeding 40deg celcius, however nights are cool and pleasant. On the off side the winters are cool, with days being sunny and pleasant.
Be sure to carry sunblock and hats as the sun is quite intense here.

The local currency is Namibian dollars. However the South African Rand is equally used in Namibia. Local currency upto NAD50,000 can be imported or exported out of the country.
VAT can be claimed by visitors at all International airports.

Banking Hours in Namibia are Mon-Fri 0900-1530, Sat 0900-1100.

Tipping is a common practice in Namibia. There is usually a common tip box in lodges which takes care of all front and back office staff.

Health Safety: Namibia is prone to Malaria, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Meningitis. It is not mandatory but advisable to get vaccines against any of these infections. Consult your Doctor, 10-15 days before leaving for Namibia.

Travel Safety: Namibia has one of the most developed tourism sectors in Africa. A Safari trip to Namibia can be an unparallel experience if you stick to the rules laid by your Guide and Lodge staff. The curiosity to explore the cities and dynamic culture is understandable but avoid venturing out alone in the night. Remember, a guide is your knight in an unknown city so always involve him in your exploration spree. Be a smart traveler and follow the basic travel etiquette: always keep a copy of incumbent documents (passports, travel check number, map etc) with you while travelling and one copy permanently in your main luggage. Safari’s are generally very well managed but be smart on your trip to streets of major cities.

The dialing code is +264.

Most places in Namibia have good network access. However it may be expensive to use the phone on international roaming. You could hence purchase a local Sim card and/or a cheap mobile phone to make calls or check the web.

220 volts AC, 50hz. Outlets are of the round three-pin type.