Passport and Visa

Types of visa: Tourist, Business and Transit.
Validity: 3 months. Extensions for a further 3 months are available from the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at High Commission).
Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) Completed application form. (c) 2 passport-size photos. (d) Return ticket. (e) Company letter if on business.
Working days required: 2 working days.
Temporary residence: Apply to the High Commission or Embassy.

Currency regulations and exchange rates will vary depending on the nature and size of the transaction: the details given in this section generally apply only for small transactions by individuals, with the exchange rate an average of the buying and the selling prices. For more detailed information consult your bank.

Currency: The Namibian Dollar (NAD) has been introduced, in note denominations of NAD 200, 100, 50 and 10. Coins were also introduced in 1994 in denominations of NAD 5, 0.50 and 0.10. It is linked to the South African Rand on a 1:1 basis (South African Rand = 100 cents). The South African Rand is also acceptable as currency in Namibia. http://www.google.co.uk/ig?referrer=ign; http://finance.yahoo.com/currency?u

Credit cards: Access/Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express and Visa are accepted. Check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Interbank Exchange rate indicators: Today's Exchange Rate

Currency restrictions: All currency must be declared at port of entry. The import and export of local currency is limited to NAD500. The import of foreign currency is unlimited. Export is limited to the amount imported and declared on arrival.

Banking hours: 0900-1530 Monday to Friday, 0830-1100 Saturday.

1: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from infected areas. Those countries or parts of countries that were included in the former endemic zone in Africa and South America are regarded by the Namibian authorities as infected. Travellers with scheduled airlines whose flights have originated outside areas regarded as infected but have passed through such areas in transit are not required to possess a certificate provided they have remained at the scheduled airport or in the adjacent town during transit. All passengers with unscheduled airlines whose flights originated or passed in transit through an infected area are required to possess a certificate. The certificate is not insisted upon in the case of children under one year of age, but such infants may be subject to surveillance.

2: Malaria risk exists in the northern rural regions from November to May/June and along the Kavango River throughout the year. The predominant falciparum strain is reported to be resistant to chloroquine.

3: Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. In hotels the water is considered safe for drinking. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable.
Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Rabies may be present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Healthsection.

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present in Kavango and the Caprivi Strip. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water in these regions (also because of the presence of crocodiles). Swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe.

Health care: Health insurance is essential, though, all passengers travelling with Etosha Fly-In Safaris (Pty) Ltd. are covered by insurance against medical emergencies including repatriation (details upon request).