🇳🇦 Namibia visa requirements for Gambian citizens
Gambian citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Namibia — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for Gambia passport holders
Gambian travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Namibia. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Namibia also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
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 Gambian passport ranks #135 worldwide, opening 65 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (43 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Namibia is one of them.
In the other direction, Namibian citizens traveling to Gambia face a different rule: visa-free · 90 days.
Across Southern Africa as a whole, 4 of 6 destinations are open to Gambian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Namibia
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Currency
- Namibian dollar ($)
- Languages
- Afrikaans, German, English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Gambian citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Namibia — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in Namibia?
The currency in Namibia is the Namibian dollar ($). The capital city is Windhoek.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for Gambian 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.
More of Africa for Gambian passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.