๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Irish passport โ†’ Namibia

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Irish passports rank among the world's strongest. Expect visa-free or e-visa entry across nearly all major African destinations.

Visa on ArrivalThe short answer

Yes โ€” you'll buy a visa on arrival in Namibia.

Purchase a visa at the port of entry. Carry the exact fee in clean USD notes and a passport-sized photo. From April 2025, most non-African passport holders pay a visa-on-arrival fee. Card or local currency accepted.

Stay length
Up to 90 days
Cost
NAD 1,200 to 1,600 (around USD 75 to 100)
Processing
On arrival
Where to apply
At the port of entry

What else you need

Common entry requirements that catch travelers out โ€” verify each before you fly.

Passport validity
Six months beyond entry
Blank pages
Six blank pages (yes, six)
Yellow fever
Required if arriving from a yellow fever country
Onward ticket
Often required

What to know about Namibia. Namibia is famously strict on blank passport pages โ€” six are required. From April 2025, most previously visa-free nationalities now pay a visa-on-arrival fee (NAD 1,200 to 1,600). Confirm the latest list before flying.

Notes for Irish travelers

Currency tip

Youโ€™ll likely pay Namibia visa fees in USD or local currency, not EUR. Bring clean, post-2009 USD notes in mixed denominations โ€” theyโ€™re the most useful currency for visas on arrival and border fees across Africa.

Health prep

Required if arriving from a yellow fever country Check the latest CDC/UK government travel health advice for Namibia before you fly โ€” recommended vaccinations and antimalarial guidance change.

FAQ

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Yes. Irish passport holders need a visa on arrival for Namibia. From April 2025, most non-African passport holders pay a visa-on-arrival fee. Card or local currency accepted.
How much does a Namibia visa cost for Irish citizens?
NAD 1,200 to 1,600 (around USD 75 to 100).
How long can Irish citizens stay in Namibia?
Up to 90 days is the standard tourist entry. Extensions are usually possible through the destination's immigration office; some countries allow border-hop renewals.
Can Irish citizens get a Namibia visa on arrival?
Yes. You can buy the visa at the port of entry. Bring clean USD cash and a passport-size photo.

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