Namibia visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Namibian Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Visitors from Kenya are allowed to visit Namibia without a visa for a period of 90 days.
- Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure from Namibia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- Kenya nationals are required to have a return or onward ticket as well as proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Namibia.
- Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians as well as a copy of their birth certificate.
- Intending visitors are expected to have proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Intending visitors can travel to Namibia from any international airport in Kenya. There is an international airport in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, Air Namibia, RwandAir and Ethiopian Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Namibia.
- The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Windhoek, Namibia is 7 hours, 10 minutes, 9 hours, 55 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it takes 10 hours, 40 minutes.
- The Namibian Dollar and South African Rand are the currencies used in Namibia. Tourists can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
- Afrikaans, German and English enjoys equal status as official languages in Namibia. There are about 30 other languages being spoken in Namibia.
- Namibia has a subtropical desert climate. From June to September is winter in Namibia and summer is from November to April.
- Transportation in Namibia can be facilitated by car rentals and taxis.
- Namibia makes use of the Central Africa Time (GMT+2), which puts Kenya an hour ahead in time.
- Biltong, potjiekos, kapana and fat cakes and mopane worms are some of the delicacies tourists can try while in Namibia.
- Christianity is the most widespread religion in Namibia, with about 90% of the entire population. The Islam religion is also quite prominent.
- Kenyans travelling to Namibia can budget an average of $60 to spend on expenses per day.
- The power and socket plug used in Namibia are of type D and M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Namibia?
Namibia is safe for tourists to travel, however, tourists are advised to be cautious while in the country.
Do you need a vaccination to travel to Namibia?
The government of Namibia requires tourists to show proof of vaccination for yellow fever.
How long should my passport be valid for before travelling to Namibia?
Namibian immigration requires tourists to provide a passport valid for at least six months beyond their stay in Namibia.