NAMIBIA TURNS VISA TABLES ON WESTERN NATIONS

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Starting April, 2025, citizens from 33 countries, which currently do not need a visa to travel to Namibia, would have to attain one should they choose to visit the Southern African tourist nation.

According to a report by the [BBC], these countries, described as “non-reciprocating countries,” (countries that require Namibian passport holders to have a visa), include the US, UK, Germany, Canada and 29 others.

“Namibia has extended gestures of goodwill and favorable treatment to nationals of various countries. However, despite these efforts, certain nations have not reciprocated,” Namibia’s immigration ministry said.

“In light of this disparity, the government has deemed it necessary to implement a visa requirement to ensure parity and fairness in diplomatic interactions,” the ministry continued.

However, unlike African passport holders who need to obtain their visas in advance, these visitors will be able to purchase their $90 90-day visa upon arrival.

Charles Moore, the British High Commissioner to Namibia, remarked that he respects Namibia’s authority to enact new laws.

“[The UK] unfortunately imposed a visa regime on Namibia last year due to the number of asylum seekers we were receiving. That was impacting our relationship with Namibia,” the commissioner stated.

While many have lauded this decision, the tourism industry is a little skeptical. The Hospitality Association of Namibia said it was concerned about how the decision would be received by tourists.

This industry accounts for around 7% of the country’s GDP, it is the third largest contributor to the economy. The countries which are now required to apply for visas, make up most of its revenue.

“It will not change much; you can still get on a plane without a visa. It’s just when you get to the airport you will fill a form, pay the fees and enter,” tourism expert, Soni Nrupesh, stated.

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This should happen everywhere.

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Tusafishe mesho na madem wa Namibia. Nione kama nitaenda huko

Namibia is one of the wealthiest desert countries in the world. The germans wiped out some of the tribes who resisted them. Today their descendants run a separate economy to namibians who live like animals caked in mud

Alafu naye JSKS anapanua Kenya kama maraya inviting every chokoraa from anywhere to visit.

I always say if I need a visa to visit you, you should get one to visit me na it should cost the same it would cost me to visit you.

Hawa wazungu are running an extortion scheme. They get you to pay 25k in visa fees only to deny you the visa and pocket the money. You apply again and pay another 25k, deny you the visa and keep the money. They do that to millions of Africans making millions of money from Africans. Halafu wao they dont need to go through such processes when coming to Africa. They just wake up and board a plane to Africa, visa free. Malaya wao.

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Naweza penda kula kakienyeji kama KhoiSan

Namibia and Botswana can do as they wish…they are blessed with mineral resources and relatively good progressive leaders

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