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Namibie : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • 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.

Entrée et visas

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.

Validité du passeport: At least 6 months after arrival; 3 blank pages.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Argent

Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Trading protected wildlife or its parts without a licence.

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Culture et tenue

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

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Climat

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

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • février: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mars: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • avril: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mai: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juin: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juillet: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • août: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • septembre: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • octobre: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • novembre: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • décembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, visitnamibia.com.na ↗

À emporter

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

Pratique

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

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

Circulation: à gauche

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitnamibia.com.na ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.