Namibia
Warnings and insurance
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Before
If you travel
Noplan travelto canpass bethrough guaranteedanother safe.country Readto allreturn to the UK, check the travel advice infor thisthe guidecountry andyou’re anytransiting.
It specificis travelmore adviceimportant thatthan appliesever to you:
- women
gettravellers - disabled
traveltravellers - LGBT+
insurancetravellersandcheckyourcover.SeetheFCDO’sguidanceonforeigntravelinsurance
FollowAvoid anddriving contactoutside FCDOtowns travelat onnight Twitter,as Facebookwildlife and Instagramstray livestock pose a serious hazard. See Road travel.
Violent Youstreet crime can alsoaffect signforeign uptourists, toparticularly getin emailWindhoek. notificationsSee Crime
If whentravelling thisalong advicethe isZambezi updated.region, stick to the well-travelled routes. See Local travel
Travel insurance
IfYou should carry identification with you chooseat all times. Unless you need to travel,have researchyour passport with you for immigration purposes or passing through security checkpoints, leave it in your destinationshotel safe and getcarry appropriatea travelphotocopy insurancefor ID.
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Namibia, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism.
Most Insurancevisits shouldto coverNamibia yourare itinerary,trouble-free.
If plannedyou’re activitiesabroad and expensesyou inneed anemergency emergency.help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Update history
2024-04-29 14:21
Removing reference to HLE President Geingob’s passing and an update on drivers licences (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-02-13 13:12
Additional information about passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page) and information on President Geingob’s funeral (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-02-05 16:00
Information following the death of President Geingob on 4 February (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-12-04 15:21
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:48
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-04-06 11:09
Updated statistics on HIV prevalence (‘Health’ page)
2022-08-26 10:22
Updated information on the removal of all COVID-19 requirements for entry into Namibia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-07-16 19:52
Amendment to requirements for unvaccinated travellers and residents to enter Namibia (’Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-16 15:01
Removal of all COVID-19 restrictions within Namibia; requirement for all visitors to Namibia to present a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate in order to enter the country (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-07-01 15:15
Updated information on the removal of testing requirements for children under 12. Addition of advice for travellers to check with airlines before travel in case regulations differ (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-06-20 10:29
Updated information on the age that children need to have a negative PCR test result to enter Namibia (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-17 10:46
Updated information on COVID and entry restrictions for Namibia (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)