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Namibia passport to United States
Namibia passport holders need a visa for United States, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- United States lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Namibia is not one of them.
- Namibia passports get “Visa required” at 87 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, United States passports get “On arrival” in Namibia.
Nearby passports travelling to United States
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec51 × 51 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
NamibiaUnited States- Typical duration
- 16.9 hours
- From
- WDH · WVB · MPA
- To
- JFK · MIA · LAX
Usual hubs
Germany · 20 hours
South Africa · 19.6 hours
Ghana · 17.1 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Namibia
Country profile
Capital
Windhoek
Population
3 million
Area
825,418 km²
Currency
Namibian dollar NAD
Languages
Afrikaans, German, English
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
116,035 · 2024
Migrant share
3.8%
Ethnic groups
- Ovambo50%
- Kavangos9%
- Herero7%
- Damara7%
- mixed European and African ancestry6.5%
- European6%
- Other14.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
JFK · MIA · LAX · ORD
Highlights
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Manhattan
Namibia · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Namibia passport need a visa for United States?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check United States immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United States typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 51 × 51 mm. Confirm with a United States mission.
What about a United States passport entering Namibia?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for United States as a visitor?
B-1/B-2 or ESTA：ESTA usually 90 days; B visas often 6 months。VWP passports use ESTA. Others file DS-160, pay, and interview at a mission.