Country guide
Namibia
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Namibian Dollar (NAD) (The Namibia Dollar and South African Rand are the only legal tender in Namibia and can be used freely to purchase goods and services.)
Time zones
UTC/GMT +2 (same time as South Africa).
Dialing code
+ 264
Best time to go
Mar to October (dry season)
Drinking water
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.
Travel tips
Travellers should carry identification such as photocopies of their passport at all times.
Visa guide
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
- 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
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
Issuing authorities
Namibian High Commission
197 Blackwood Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
Tel: 012 481 9100
E-mail: secretary@namibia.org.za
SA representative
South African High Commission
Cnr. Jan Jonker & Nelson Mandela Ave., Windhoek
Tel: +26 461 205 7111
E-mail: windhoek.consular@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/windhoek
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Mar 21; Apr 3, 6; May 1, 4, 14, 25, 28; Aug 26; Dec 10, 25-26