NAMIBIA. Issuing Authorities

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1 NAMIBIA Issuing Authorities a) Namibian Consulate 9 Riebeeck Street, Atterbury House, 25th Floor Cape Town Tel: (021) Fax: (021) info@namibiaconsulate.co.za / ia@namibiaconsulate.co.za Web: Submissions and collections: Mon-Thur / visa queries only Fridays Submissions & Collections b) Namibian High Commission P O Box Sunnyside Blackwood Street, Arcadia, Pretoria Tel: (012) / 9118 Fax: (012) Fax: (012) Web: immigration@namibia.org.za Submissions and collections: Mon-Fri Page 1 of 9

2 Visa Requirements No visas are required for SA passport holders travelling as tourists. SA passport holders attending a Meeting or Conference, need to present a letter of invite only. **Work visa to apply, and issued from Windhoek **List if International passport holders who require a visa are available from Consulate direct. **Business visas will be issued on arrival Ensure there are at least three blank pages in the passport. - Citizens of the Republic of South Africa must be in possession of a passport which is valid for 3 months beyond intended departure date from Namibia. - Passenger does not have to go in person, the application can be sent through a courier company or driver. They do, however, need to have the ORIGINAL passport in hand, as the visa gets put INTO the passport and is not just an extra piece of paper. REQUIREMENTS for non-sa passport holders: - Application form (to be completed and signed by the APPLICANT) - original valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months. Ensure there are a minimum of 3 blank pages) -3 months bank statement - 1 passport size photos-itinerary -Invitation letter from Namibia -Copy of the passport -Proof of accommodation -Letter of motivation explaining the purpose of the trip WHAT YOU NEED AT THE BORDER POSTS IF DRIVING: * Cross Border Charge R for the vehicle * Cross Border Charge R for a trailer * Registration papers of the vehicle (copy will be sufficient) * Letter of authorisation if vehicle is not in the drivers name * Letter from the bank if vehicle is still on hire purchase * ZA sticker, which you can purchase at any AA * A valid passport, which is to be valid for longer than 6 months from the date of return from Namibia - passports do not require visas. * A valid driver's licence Page 2 of 9

3 * R for single and R for Double crossing of the Pont at Sendelingsdrift WHAT YOU CAN TAKE : * Red meat - less than 25kg per vehicle * Biltong - Less than 10kg per vehicle * No Pork * No maize meal * No firewood * Wine...2 Litres * Beers...1 six-pack per person not interchangeable * Spirits...1 litre per 18 years not interchangeable * Banking : Mastercard and Visa card accepted * Petrol cards: Not usable in Namibia * Guns : NO GUNS. Only hunting...apply for permits Page 3 of 9

4 Visa Processing Time 2-3 working days Page 4 of 9

5 Visa Cost R plus R80 handling fee The handling fee needs to be paid in cash when APPLYING. The visa fee is to be paid in cash when COLLECTING. Page 5 of 9

6 SA Representative South African High Commission, Cnr. Jan Jonker & Nelson Mandela Ave., Windhoek Tel: ( ) Fax: ( ) Web: Page 6 of 9

7 Travel Health Compulsory: Recommended Travel Vaccines: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover) Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio Malaria Risk Very much a desert country, Namibia offers contrasting landscapes. The Namib Desert is a vast expanse of high dunes and desolate plains with an awe-inspiring sense of space. The thorn bush savannah and rugged mountains of the central plateau give way to the majestic Fish River Canyon in the south. In the north, landscapes range from the dense bush and open plains of the great Etosha Pan, to woodland savannah and lush vegetation. Etosha National Park, the third largest in Africa, owes its unique landscape to the Etosha Pan, a vast shallow depression edged by waterholes to the south which guarantee rewarding game viewing. Waterberg Plateau Park, Namibia`s only mountain game park, has striking red sandstone cliffs, and harbours many rare and endangered animal and plant species. Hiking trails of one to three hours have been mapped out and are well signposted At Sossusvlei, you can climb some of the world`s highest sand dunes. There`s a good campsite nearby at Sesriem Gate, close to the point at which the Tsauchab River disappears down a deep gorge, leaving pools of water where many animals come to drink. The delightful little German-style seaside resort of Swakopmund is surrounded by desert that is great for adrenaline sports such as quad-biking, dune buggy racing and sand-boarding. Windhoek, the capital, is a cosmopolitan city with excellent hotels and restaurants. Capital: Currency: Language: Windhoek (WDH) Namibian Dollar (NAD) (The Namibia Dollar and South African Rand are the only legal tender in Namibia and can be used freely to purchase goods and services.) English, German, Afrikaans, Bantu and Khoisan Dialling code from SA: Page 7 of 9

8 Time Zones: Daylight Savings Time: Public Holidays 2018: UTC/GMT +1 hour (1 hour behind South Africa). From first Sunday in September until first Sunday in April: UTC/GMT +2 (same time as South Africa). Jan 1; Mar 21, 30; Apr 2; May 1, 4, 10, 25; Aug 26; Dec 10, 25, 26 Side of the Road: Best Time to go: Best For: Plugs: Drinking Water: Health: Customs: Travel Tips / Warnings: Left. South African drivers` licences are recognised in SADC countries (Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe). It is recommended that a letter of verification be obtained from the South African Department of Transport. Mar to October (dry season) Safari 220 volts AC, 50hz. Outlets are of the round three-pin type. Tap water in the major towns is purified and perfectly safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water should be boiled before use. Hotels and Safari Lodges usually provide drinking water which is safe for consumption. Alternatively, bottled water is available. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended and it should include emergency air evacuation coverage if travelling outside of Windhoek, as medical facilities are spread out. In rural towns, it is best to check with an indigenous guide about local etiquette. In the main towns, western culture prevails but tends to be conservative. Travellers should carry identification such as photocopies of their passport at all times. If police are seen guarding a building, it is best to check before taking photographs. Page 8 of 9

9 Duty Free: Prohibited Imports: Prohibited Exports: The following may be imported into Namibia by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty: 400 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco. 2L of wine and 1L of spirits. 50ml of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette. Gifts to the value of N$1,250. Prohibited imports include narcotics, automatic weapons, handguns, unnumbered weapons, toxic and poisonous substances. Hunting rifles need a permit issued by customs when entering the country. Special authorisation is required for the import of endangered species. Plants or plant materials require a permit obtained in advance. Prohibited exports include endangered species, narcotics, stolen property, ivory, rhino horn, and protected cultural artefacts. You must obtain permits in order to export the following: military weapons, ammunition, explosives, firearms, conflict diamonds and minerals, pornography as defined by the export country, and products which violate national intellectual property protection law (eg counterfeit goods) Page 9 of 9