The Ministry of Residence Affairs, Immigration, Security and Safety on Monday formally launched visas on arrival on the Oshikango, Mohembo, Oranjemund, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts.
The launch was officiated by minister of dwelling affairs Albert Kawana in Windhoek.
He mentioned this was triggered by a increase in tourism.
The variety of vacationers visiting Namibia is partly because of measures the federal government has put in place, comparable to on-line visas and visas on arrival, Kawana mentioned.
Beforehand, visas on arrival have been solely doable at Hosea Kutako Worldwide Airport, adopted by Walvis Bay Airport, and the Katima Mulilo, Ngoma, Impalila Island and Trans-Kalahari border posts.
“I’m additionally happy to tell the nation that the Oshikango/Santa Clara border posts will quickly function on a 24-hour foundation,” Kawana mentioned.
He mentioned he has little doubt that the Ohangwena, and //Kharas areas would expertise elevated vacationer arrivals by means of the 5 chosen border posts.
“Upon entry into Namibia, our guests are requested to pay for his or her visas on-line, as a result of we’ve got put in speedpoints at designated border factors. The cash is paid instantly into the state income account, thereby eliminating temptations related to dealing with money,” he mentioned.
Kawana mentioned vacationers from international locations the place Namibia has no diplomatic illustration not want to use upfront earlier than departing their international locations.
He mentioned the federal government has exempted over 60 international locations worldwide from visa necessities when visiting Namibia for tourism functions.
In 2019, 45 international locations’ nationals began benefiting from visas on arrival.
Throughout 2023, 11 international locations have been added to the checklist.
“At the moment, 58 international locations can obtain visas on arrival,” Kawana mentioned.
He mentioned this association excludes folks coming to Namibia for work functions, who would nonetheless require a visa.
“Upon approval of the visa software, the immigration officer will request the applicant to make a fee of N$1 200,” he mentioned.