Namibian visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting Namibia for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Namibia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Namibia e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Namibia visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Namibia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Namibia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Namibia.
If you are looking for Namibia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Namibia nearest your place of residence.
- Kuala Lumpur: The Embassy of in Kuala Lumpur, ~ 6525.14 kilometers (4054.53 mi) away from Canberra, Australia. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 17 minutes).
- Tokyo: The Honorary Consulate of in Tokyo, ~ 7944.34 kilometers (4936.39 mi) away from Canberra, Australia. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 17 minutes).
Namibia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Namibia diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Namibia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,282 | N/A |
| 2009 | 8,203 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 7,493 | -8.66% |
| 2011 | 7,572 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 7,966 | 5.20% |
| 2013 | 7,809 | -1.97% |
| 2014 | 8,124 | 4.03% |
| 2015 | 7,888 | -2.90% |
| 2016 | 8,045 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 8,124 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 8,282 | 1.94% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Namibia & Australia comparison
Namibia's area is approximately 823,290 km2 (317,873 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 9.33 times bigger than Namibia.
As of October 2025, Namibia's population is ~2.8 million people - 24,227,168 fewer people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Namibia & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Namibia | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,777,209 | 27,004,377 | 24.2 million fewer people live in Namibia than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 24 | 136 | Namibia has 112 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 46 | 130 | Namibia passport holders visit 84 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 41 | 319 | Namibian hosts 278 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to Namibia in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting Namibia in 2018 was approximately 8,282.
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