The Namibian government has extended the visa on arrival facilities at several border posts in the country in order to cope with rising numbers of visitor arrivals.

In order to cope with the growing number of international tourists, the Nambian government has extended the facilities for processing visas on arrival at numerous border posts.

In a press statement, the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has added the border posts at shikango, Mohembo, Oranjemund, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer to the list of border posts where visa on arrival can be processed. The launch was officiated by Nambian Minister of Home Affairs Albert Kawana in Windhoek.

The statement adds that the number of tourists visiting Namibia is partly thanks to measures the government has put in place, such as online visas and visas on arrival, Kawana said.

Previously, visas on arrival were only possible at Hosea Kutako International Airport, followed by Walvis Bay Airport, and the Katima Mulilo, Ngoma, Impalila Island and Trans-Kalahari border posts.

‘‘I am also pleased to inform the nation that the Oshikango/Santa Clara border posts will soon operate on a 24-hour basis,’’ Kawana said.

‘‘Upon entry into Namibia, our visitors are requested to pay for their visas online, because we have installed speedpoints at designated border points. The money is paid directly into the state revenue account, thereby eliminating temptations associated with handling cash,’’ he added.

Kawana said tourists from countries where Namibia has no diplomatic representation no longer need to apply in advance before departing their countries. He said the government has exempted over 60 countries worldwide from visa requirements when visiting Namibia for tourism purposes.

In 2019, nationals of 45 countries had started benefiting from visas on arrival and during 2023, 11 countries were added to the list.