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🇳🇦 Namibia visa requirements for Bhutanese citizens

Visa required

Yes — Bhutanese citizens need a visa to enter Namibia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.

Entry rules for Bhutan passport holders

Bhutanese citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Namibia. Applications generally go through a Namibia embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Namibia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Bhutanese passport ranks #161 worldwide, opening 52 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (17 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Namibia is not among them — it is one of the 101 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

In the other direction, Namibian citizens traveling to Bhutan face a different rule: e-visa.

Across Southern Africa as a whole, 1 of 6 destinations are open to Bhutanese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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About Namibia

Capital
Windhoek
Region
Southern Africa
Currency
Namibian dollar ($)
Languages
Afrikaans, German, English

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Yes — Bhutanese citizens need a visa to enter Namibia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.

What currency is used in Namibia?

The currency in Namibia is the Namibian dollar ($). The capital city is Windhoek.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: Visa required for Bhutanese citizens traveling to Namibia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Namibia embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.