Do not travel to Namibia due to COVID-19. 

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.   

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Namibia  due to COVID-19.  

Namibia’s borders (land, sea and air) remain closed at this time and U.S. citizens are barred from entry unless they hold permanent residence or domicile in Namibia.  Namibia has resumed most business operations (including a phased reopening of day cares and schools).  Other improved conditions have been reported within Namibia.  Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Namibia.

Read the country information page.

If you decide to travel to Namibia:

• See the U.S. Embassy's web page regarding COVID-19.  
• Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.   
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Report for Namibia.
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.