Sao Tome and Principe passport → Namibia

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Visa on arrival90 days

Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Namibia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Namibia at a glance

Capital: Windhoek
Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD), South African rand (ZAR)
Languages: Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Calling code: +264
Region: Southern Africa

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Namibia for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Southern Africa for Sao Tomean passport holders

South AfricaVisa-free90 days
BotswanaeVisa
LesothoeVisa
EswatiniVisa required

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Namibia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Namibia?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.