Namibia visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Namibian Visa is not required for Eritreans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Eritrea citizens traveling to Namibia can get a tourist visa on arriving Namibia with the duration of 90 days in a year irrespective of the number of trips.
  • Eritreans traveling to Namibia must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the period of stay with sufficient pages for entry and exit stamps.
  • Each tourist must be in possession of a valid return air ticket.
  • It is advised to have all the necessary transit visas for connecting flights through countries Enroute Namibia.
  • The currency spent in Namibia is known as the Namibian dollar with the symbol, $.
  • Eritreans touring in Namibia can import and export local currency up to $50,000. There is no restriction on the import and export of foreign currency but if up to or exceeding NAD5,000 then it should be declared on arrival.
  • Namibia official language is English and Afrikaans.
  • Christianity is the dominant religion in Namibia.
  • The sockets and plugs used in Namibia are Type D and Type M. The standard voltage is 220V and the standard frequency is 50Hz.
  • Biltong, Potjiekos, Kapana and fat cakes, are dishes tourists can enjoy while in Namibia.
  • Airline carriers in Namibia include; Air Namibia which is the national airline others are; Condor Flugdienst, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines.
  • The time difference between Eritrea and Namibia is 1 hour, Eritrea is ahead of Namibia.
  • The tourist centers in Namibia include; Kolmanskop, Skeleton Coast, Caprivi strip, Fish River Canyon, Etosha National Park.
  • The estimated flight distance between Eritrea and Namibia is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions


When is the best time to visit Namibia?

The best time to visit Namibia is from July to October because this is when the temperatures are just above 20°C and the chance of rain is low. This is also the best time for wildlife viewing.


what are the natural resources found in Namibia?

The natural resources found in Namibia are; Diamonds, copper, gold, uranium, lead, tin, zinc, salt, vanadium, fisheries, and wildlife; suspected deposits of oil, coal, and iron ore. Agriculture products: Livestock, millet, fish and fish products, grapes, wool.


What is the climate like in Namibia?

Namibia has a subtropical desert climate characterized by great differences in day and nighttime temperatures, low rainfall and overall low humidity. 


Is it safe to visit Namibia?

Namibia a safe country to visit. Although, it does have a high crime rate especially in the country's capital, Windhoek and other areas throughout Namibia. Incidents such as muggings and bag snatching happen frequently.