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- Capital
- Windhoek (WDH)
- Dialing Code
- + 264
- Time Zone
- UTC/GMT +2
- Language
- English, German, Afrikaans, Bantu and Khoisan
- Best Time to Go
- Mar - October (dry season)
- Currency
- Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Travel Tips
- Travellers should carry identification such as photocopies of their passport at all times
- The Namibia Dollar and South African Rand are the only legal tender in Namibia and can be used freely to purchase goods and services
- Tap water in the major towns is purified and perfectly safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water should be boiled before use. Hotels and Safari Lodges usually provide drinking water which is safe for consumption. Alternatively, bottled water is available
Last updated 9 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Namibian High Commission
197 Blackwood Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
Telephone: 012 481 9100
E-mail: secretary@namibia.org.za
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
March: 21
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 4, 14, 25, 28
August: 26
December: 10, 25 - 26
Visa Requirements
No visas are required for SA passport holders for stays of up to 90 days
- Visa information available at: mhaiss.gov.na/immigration-control
Entry Requirements
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Passport must be valid for 6 months from date of departure from Namibia
- Passport must have at least 3 blank pages
CROSSING BORDER BY CAR
- Hired Car: Remember to obtain relevant paperwork from the rental company
- Copy of registration papers of the car
- If the car is not in the drivers name, a letter of authorisation is required
- If vehicle is still being financed, carry a letter of authority from the bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle license papers
- ZA sticker
- Passport & Valid Drivers License
- The CBC (cross-border-charge) permit must be in the vehicle at all times while in Namibia. This must be handed in when departing Namibia
CROSS BORDER CHARGES
- Vehicles: N$445
- Trailers / Caravans: N$283
- Refer to: www.rfanam.com.na for the full list
NAMIBIA/SOUTH AFRICA BORDER POSTS
| Border Post | Open Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| KL. Menasse/Rietfontein | 07h30 – 16h30 | +264-63-280 680 |
| Ariamsvlei/Nakop | 24hrs | +264-63-280 057 |
| Velloorsdrift/Onseepkans | 08h00 – 22h00 | +264-63-269 134 |
| Sendlingsdrif | 07h30 – 16h30 | +264-63-222 114 |
| Mata Mata | 06h30 – 16h30 | +264-63-252 055 |
| Noordoewer/Vioolsdrif | 24hrs | +264-63-297 122 |
| Oranjemund/Alex Bay | 06h00 – 22h00 | +264-63-232 756 |
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended:
Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
South African High Commission
Cnr. Jan Jonker & Nelson Mandela Ave., Windhoek
Telephone: +26 461 205 7111
E-mail: windhoek.consular@dirco.gov.za
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/windhoek