Namibia visa from Algeria
Last verified: November 2026 (Embassy of Namibia / eservices.mhaiss.gov.na)
Do you need a visa for Namibia from Algeria?
Yes. Algerians need a visa obtained before travel: visa on arrival is not open to ordinary Algerian passports (only diplomatic and service passports are exempt — Embassy of Namibia). Applying online is not confirmed for Algeria: check on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na (Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs); otherwise you apply at a Namibian diplomatic mission — a OuiVisa partner agency helps you. ✅ Yellow fever is not required for a direct arrival from Algeria. For formal study, it is a consular visa.
Official source: eservices.mhaiss.gov.na
At a glance
- Visa
- Required — before travel
- Visa on arrival
- Not open to ordinary Algerian passports
- Online application
- Not confirmed for Algeria — see eservices.mhaiss.gov.na
- Otherwise
- Namibian diplomatic mission (partner agency — Track A)
- Yellow fever
- Not required (direct arrival from Algeria)
- Passport
- valid ≥ 6 months (3 blank pages)
- Formal study
- Consular visa (mission — Track A)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (visa)
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months on arrival, at least 3 blank pages)
- Visa application form: online on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na if your nationality is admitted, otherwise at a Namibian mission
- Photo (white background)
- Proof of accommodation (lodge, hotel or safari itinerary)
- Round-trip flight booking (proof of onward travel)
- Proof of funds for the stay
- Yellow-fever certificate (only if arriving from a risk country)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Check how to apply
On eservices.mhaiss.gov.na (Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs): online if Algeria is admitted; otherwise a Namibian diplomatic mission.
- 2Prepare the file
Passport (≥ 6 months, 3 blank pages), photo, accommodation, round-trip flight, funds.
- 3Apply before travelling
Visa on arrival is not open to ordinary Algerian passports.
- 4Pay the fee
Amount set by the portal or the mission.
- 5Travel
Proof of funds, accommodation and onward travel to hand.
By purpose of travel
Namibia tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Namibia as a tourist from Algeria?
For a safari (Etosha, Sossusvlei dunes, Fish River Canyon), Algerians need a visa obtained before travel — visa on arrival is not open to ordinary Algerian passports. Check on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na whether online applications are open to Algeria; otherwise apply at a Namibian diplomatic mission. Passport ≥ 6 months (3 blank pages), proof of onward travel and funds.
Namibia business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Namibia from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or negotiations (mining, uranium, fishing), Algerians apply for a business visa before travel, no paid work. Check on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na whether online applications are open to Algeria; otherwise a Namibian diplomatic mission. A letter from the Namibian host company supports the file.
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on a business visa?
No. It covers meetings, trade shows and negotiations, not paid work (work permit, outside scope).
Namibia family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Namibia from Algeria?
To visit family or friends, you need a visa obtained before travel (visit purpose). Check on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na whether online applications are open to Algeria; otherwise a Namibian diplomatic mission. Give the host's address.
Questions about this purpose
Do I need an invitation?
A host invitation letter strengthens the file; the host's address is requested.
Namibia medical visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Namibia from Algeria?
For treatment in Namibia, Algerians apply for a visa before travel (medical purpose) with a letter from the Namibian hospital (appointment + estimate) and proof of funds. Check on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na whether online applications are open to Algeria; otherwise a Namibian diplomatic mission.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Letter from the Namibian hospital (appointment + estimate) + medical records
Questions about this purpose
Which medical documents are needed?
A letter from the Namibian hospital (appointment + estimate) and your medical records with your Algerian doctor's recommendation.
Short study in Namibia from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a short course in Namibia from Algeria?
For a short course, a visa obtained before travel is needed: ask the Namibian mission (or check on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na) which category applies. A formal programme needs a consular visa (student / long stay) — see the long-study page.
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a student visa?
For a formal programme, yes (consular visa). For a short course, ask the Namibian mission which category applies.
Transit in Namibia from Algeria
Do you need a transit visa for Namibia?
To leave the airport or enter Namibia, a visa obtained before travel is required (no visa on arrival for ordinary Algerian passports). For a transit without clearing immigration at Windhoek, check with your airline and a Namibian mission before travel.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Valid passport
- Onward ticket (connecting flight)
- Visa (if entering Namibia)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a visa to transit through Namibia?
To enter the country, yes (visa before travel). For a transit without clearing immigration, check with your airline and a Namibian mission.
Fees (visa)
| Visa (tourism / business) | set by eservices.mhaiss.gov.na or the mission |
| Travel insurance (recommended) | per insurer |
Algerians need a visa for Namibia and visa on arrival is not open to ordinary Algerian passports (only diplomatic and service passports are exempt — Embassy of Namibia). Applying online is not confirmed for Algeria: check on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na (Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs portal), otherwise apply at a Namibian diplomatic mission. Passport valid ≥ 6 months with at least 3 blank pages. ⚠️ Yellow fever is not required for a direct arrival from Algeria — a certificate is required only if you arrive from (or transited through) a risk country.
Frequently asked questions
Can Algerians apply for the Namibian visa online?
Not confirmed on an accessible official source. Check on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na (Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs) whether your nationality can apply online; otherwise you apply at a Namibian diplomatic mission. In every case, the visa is obtained before travel.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Not with an ordinary Algerian passport: Algeria is not on Namibia's official visa-on-arrival list (Embassy of Namibia) — it is exempt only for diplomatic and service passports. Get your visa before travel.
Do I need a yellow-fever vaccine for Namibia?
Not for a direct arrival from Algeria: Namibia requires the certificate only if you arrive from a yellow-fever-risk country (or transited one). Get it if your itinerary passes through such a country.
How much is the visa?
The amount is set by eservices.mhaiss.gov.na or the Namibian mission at application.
What about formal study?
It is a consular visa via the Namibian mission; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Namibian authorities' (MHAISS) discretion; OuiVisa (or a partner agency) prepares and submits the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
Need a visa for Namibia?
The visa is obtained before travel: check on eservices.mhaiss.gov.na whether online applications are open to Algerians; otherwise a OuiVisa partner agency helps you prepare the file for the Namibian mission.
Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the competent authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.
