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Namibia: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte

Das Wichtigste

  • British visitors need a visa. Apply online in advance or use the visa-on-arrival scheme at an eligible port; confirm fees and the authorised stay before travel.
  • South African rand is also accepted. Cards and ATMs work in major centres; carry cash for remote areas and fuel stops.

Einreise und Visa

British citizen passport: British visitors need a visa. Apply online in advance or use the visa-on-arrival scheme at an eligible port; confirm fees and the authorised stay before travel. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least 6 months after arrival; 3 blank pages.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗

Geld

Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.

Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten

  • South African rand is also accepted. Cards and ATMs work in major centres; carry cash for remote areas and fuel stops.

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Regeln und Verbote

Verboten

  • Trading protected wildlife or its parts without a licence.

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

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Kultur und Kleidung

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleidung: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klima

Rain can damage gravel roads January–April. The tourism board identifies May–October as the dry wildlife-viewing season.

Monat für Monat
  • Januar: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Februar: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • März: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • April: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Mai: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • August: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • September: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Oktober: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • November: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Dezember: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Beste Reisezeit: May–October for dry-season wildlife viewing; confirm conditions for your route.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, visitnamibia.com.na ↗

Was einpacken

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisches

Steckdosen: 220–240 V; round three-pin, 15-amp sockets.

Wasser: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkehr: Linksverkehr

Versicherung: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: visitnamibia.com.na ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.