US citizens are no longer exempt from the Namibia visa requirements
Regarding visa policy, Namibian citizens Need it Travel visa to the US. By April 1st, US citizens were able to travel to Namibia without a visa. but, They need it now visa.
US Embassy in Namibia I wrote it on x: “”Visitors are encouraged to apply for a visa before a planned trip via an online Namibia visa at the arrival portal. https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival. Visitors using this online visa application system must have a hard copy of the approval notification during their trip. ”
Namibia has a general relationship with the US I remained from the heartthere are no major diplomatic incidents.
Trump in 2025 Reintroduced and expanded His administration's travel restrictions are Some African countries.
a Draft a US State Department memo It shows that 22 African countries are one of 43 countries that could face graduate visa restrictions. These are divided into red, orange and yellow lists based on perceived security risks and review flaws. Notes will be published at the time of publication It's still official.
Namibia is not part of the US administration's 2025 travel ban targeting various African countries; It was introduced A policy that requires citizens and citizens of other countries such as the UK and Canada to obtain a visa before entering the country.
The policy aims to ensure equal treatment in international travel regulations as these countries did not travel back and forth between Namibia. Previous Visa Exemption. Travelers from these countries You need to pay now A visa fee of N$1,600 (approximately USD 90) can be applied for an e-visa or visa upon arrival.
The claims regarding the deportation of 500 US citizens from Namibia have also been published here and here. (Note: See the instance at the end of this report.)
But did the Namibian president announce this? I checked.
No such deportation order has been issued
No such reports were found on trustworthy news outlets. News of this scale are widely reported.
Through it Official X AccountNamibian presidential position Rejected Reported as “fake social media posts attributed false statements to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.”
The presidency has expressed concern about the spread of these misleading posts. meanwhile I'll mention some accounts It was shared False claimssaid the posts contain manufactured quotes and images intended to damage the president's reputation and cause diplomatic tensions.
Written:
The President wants to make it clear that no such deportation or statement order has been issued by the President, and that there is no massive deportation of Americans ongoing. All immigration-related crimes in Namibia are treated in accordance with (in) in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Namibia…
Namibia continues to work to maintain strong diplomatic and bilateral relations with the United States, with all immigration issues being handled through established legal and diplomatic channels. Namibia continues to support international norms, including visa and immigration policies, based on mutual respect and reciprocity.
The presidency urged media houses and digital content creators to verify information through official government channels.
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