Namibian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Namibia for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Namibia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Namibia e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Namibia visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Namibia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian 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 Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Namibia nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of in Washington, ~ 2878.10 kilometers (1788.37 mi) away from Ottawa, Canada. (Working hours: Close now).
- Havana: The Embassy of in Havana, ~ 4157.22 kilometers (2583.18 mi) away from Ottawa, Canada. (Working hours: Close now).
Namibia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Namibia diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Namibia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,294 | N/A |
| 2009 | 8,208 | -1.04% |
| 2010 | 8,379 | 2.08% |
| 2011 | 8,465 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 8,208 | -3.04% |
| 2013 | 8,123 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 8,294 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 8,551 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 8,465 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 8,465 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 8,978 | 6.06% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Namibia & Canada comparison
Namibia's area is approximately 823,290 km2 (317,873 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 11.05 times bigger than Namibia.
As of October 2025, Namibia's population is ~2.8 million people - 36,644,470 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Namibia & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Namibia | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,777,209 | 39,421,679 | 36.6 million fewer people live in Namibia than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 24 | 144 | Namibia has 120 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 46 | 129 | Namibia passport holders visit 83 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 41 | 469 | Namibian hosts 428 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Namibia in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Namibia in 2018 was approximately 8,978.
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