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Namibia Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Kenyan passport holders can enter Namibia visa-free for tourism or business for up to 90 days per calendar year under Namibia's visa-exemption list.

Guide last updated September 25, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended departure date, with at least 2 blank pages
  • No visa or entry form filing in advance — no forms like DS-160 apply here
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (cash, card, or bank statement) may be requested by immigration officers
  • Proof of onward or return travel (flight ticket)
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host's address)
  • No biometrics or photo required for entry; standard passport control photograph/fingerprint capture may occur at the airport as part of routine border procedure
  • Travel health insurance is not mandatory but recommended, particularly for self-drive or remote itineraries

Visa types

  • No visa category applies — Kenyan citizens are exempt from Namibian visa requirements for tourism and business visits
  • Formal work, study, or long-term residence still requires a separate permit obtained in advance through the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration (mha.gov.na) before travel

Entry conditions

  • Kenyan citizens may stay visa-free for up to 90 days within a 12-month period for tourism or business purposes
  • No paid employment is permitted on this visa-free entry; engaging in remunerated work requires a work permit obtained beforehand
  • On arrival, present your passport, return ticket, and be ready to state your accommodation address and purpose of visit to the immigration officer
  • An entry stamp recording the permitted stay is placed in the passport at the port of entry
  • Extensions beyond 90 days must be requested in person at a Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration office before the initial stay expires

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee applies for visa-free entry
  • No processing time since no advance application is required
  • If an extension is sought inside Namibia, a nominal administrative fee (typically under NAD 500, roughly USD 27) applies at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration office
  • Work or study permits, if needed, carry separate fees and processing times of several weeks and should be arranged well ahead of travel

Tips for Kenya travelers

  • Carry a printed return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation, as immigration officers may ask for these even though no visa is required
  • Common entry-refusal reasons are a passport with less than 6 months' validity or an inability to show sufficient funds or onward travel plans
  • If your trip includes any income-generating activity (conferences with honoraria, filming, etc.), confirm in advance whether a business/work permit is needed rather than relying on the visa-free allowance
  • Track your cumulative days within Namibia if you visit multiple times in a year, since the 90-day allowance is per 12-month period, not per trip
  • For extensions or any permit matters, deal directly with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration (mha.gov.na) rather than third parties

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.