If positive, they will be isolated at their own cost, according to Namibia’s isolation protocols.įoreigners can obtain a COVID-19 test in Namibia from the private laboratory PathCare, which has multiple locations throughout the country. If the results of this test come out negative, they will be released from quarantine. However, non-Namibian travelers arriving with a negative result that is older than 72 hours will be placed in quarantine and tested for COVID-19 on the same day at their own cost. This service is offered at Counter #3 at the Home Affairs office in Windhoek.Īre there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? NoĪre Foreigners required to quarantine? NoĪrriving international tourists do not have to quarantine if they present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result that is not older than 72 hours. Visa extensions in Namibia are processed by the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration. Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes.Īre health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes However, in cases of arrival without a COVID-19 test result or with a positive result, s/he will be swabbed immediately upon arrival and placed in quarantine until the new test result comes out negative, after which time they will be released from quarantine. Information on this policy can be found here.įoreigners with permanent residence in Namibia or with valid work permits may enter the country under the conditions described above OR will also be permitted to enter without a COVID-19 PCR test result or with a positive result. This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 5 years. If the traveler meets this requirement, Non-Namibian travelers arriving with a negative result that is older than 72 hours will be placed in quarantine and tested for COVID-19 on the same day at their own cost and will only be released if the results of this test return negative. Sale of alcohol by shebeens, bars and nightclubs shall be extended to midnight.Īll non-Namibian travelers arriving in Namibia are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from their country of departure which is not older than 72 hours. Grocery stores remain well-stocked, and restaurants may operate normally. The Government of Namibia has implemented the following restrictions in response to the pandemic: closure of most land borders for tourism purposes (Only Katima Mulilo, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts and Walvis Bay Harbor can be used for tourist entries by land and sea) public gatherings will remain at 200 persons until 25 January 2021 masks are still mandatory in public. Namibia The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed 15,298 cases of COVID-19 in Namibia. Any Namibians or permanent residents who are not fully vaccinated, including children aged 5-11 years who are not eligible for vaccination, must produce a negative PCR test result to enter the country. In addition, random PCR tests will be conducted on those entering Namibia.įully vaccinated Namibians and permanent residence permit holders do not need to provide a negative test on arrival but must hold a valid and authentic vaccination card. Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test results are not accepted for entry into Namibia.
This requirement also applies to anyone who has been vaccinated against COVID-19, a negative test must still be produced before entry into the country. The test result must not be older than 72 hours (calculated from the time that the sample for testing was taken) at the time of entry into Namibia.
COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country.Īny person entering Namibia must present proof on arrival in Namibia of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the country of departure.
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