Namibia visa requirements for Malawians
Travel and visa requirements
Namibian Visa is not required for Malawians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Malawi passport holders can only gain entry to Namibia by obtaining a visa on arrival.
- This visa on arrival permits the citizens of Malawi to stay in Namibia for a duration of 90 days.
- Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Namibia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- Tourists travelling with amounts exceeding NAD 50,000 will be required to declare it on arrival and departure.
- A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Namibia and proof of enough funds to spend during your stay in the country, which could be a recent bank statement.
- Although a yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required from Malawian on arrival into Namibia, however, visitors are advised to be vaccinated against common illness before travelling to the country.
- Nationals of Malawi are required to provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Namibia. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Malawians with pets will require an import permit, veterinary health certificate and a rabies vaccination given at least 30 days and at most 12 months before arrival.
- Visitors with arms and ammunition must obtain a permit. The import permit will be issued on arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport after verification and approval by the Namibian Police Force Officer.
- Intending visitors can get to Namibia from international airports in Malawi. There are international airports in Lilongwe and Blantyre.
- Ethiopian Airways, Air Namibia, South African Airways and Air Namibia are some of the carriers that fly from Malawi to Namibia.
- The estimated flight time from Lilongwe to Windhoek, Namibia is 6 hours, 10 minutes, and from Blantyre, it is 6 hours 40 minutes.
- Namibia has a subtropical desert climate, with two distinct climates. From June to September is winter in Namibia and summer is from November to April.
- Afrikaans, German and English enjoys equal status as official languages in Namibia. There are about 30 other indigenous languages being spoken in Namibia.
- Transportation in Namibia can be facilitated by car rentals and taxis.
- Namibia makes use of the Central Africa Time (GMT+2). There is no tie difference between both country.
- 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.
- Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei and Cape Cross are some of the tourist destinations in Namibia visitors can visit.
- Christianity is the most widespread religion in Namibia, with about 90% of the entire population. The Islam religion is also quite prominent.
- Tourists 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.
- Biltong, potjiekos, kapana and fat cakes and mopane worms are some of the delicacies tourists can try while in Namibia.
- Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Namibia safe to visit?
Namibia is, overwhelmingly, a peaceful and welcoming country. However, there are still issues with both poverty and gang violence, which has lead to an increased rate of personal and petty crimes.
Can you spend the Rand in Namibia?
The Rand and Namibian Dollar are both legal tenders in Namibia. Credit cards are accepted at most supermarkets, restaurants, and accommodation establishments in urban Namibia. But outlets in rural areas are more likely to only accept cash payment.
Can I use my credit card in Mauritius?
Credit cards are widely accepted in Mauritius. Tourists can check with their banks if they charge a fee to process cash withdrawals from ATM overseas. Bank debit cards and credit cards will require your pin number.