Namibia
Warnings and insurance
Presidential and National Assembly Elections
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Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2024-11-20 16:41
Information on Presidential and National Assembly elections (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
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)