Namibia: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- 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.
Entrada y visados
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.
Validez del pasaporte: At least 6 months after arrival; 3 blank pages.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Tarjetas sobre todo en ciudades y zonas turísticas.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- South African rand is also accepted. Cards and ATMs work in major centres; carry cash for remote areas and fuel stops.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Trading protected wildlife or its parts without a licence.
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Ropa: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Clima
Rain can damage gravel roads January–April. The tourism board identifies May–October as the dry wildlife-viewing season.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- febrero: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- marzo: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- abril: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- mayo: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- junio: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- julio: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- agosto: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- septiembre: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- octubre: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- noviembre: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- diciembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
Mejor temporada: May–October for dry-season wildlife viewing; confirm conditions for your route.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, visitnamibia.com.na ↗
Qué llevar
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Práctico
Enchufes: 220–240 V; round three-pin, 15-amp sockets.
Agua: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Circulación: por la izquierda
Seguro: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visitnamibia.com.na ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.