Kenya to Namibia visa requirements
Kenyan passport holders are visa-exempt for short tourist visits to Namibia (up to 3 months within one calendar year), subject to standard entry conditions at the border.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Kenya travellers need to know
If you hold a Kenya passport and plan to visit Namibia for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Kenyan passport holders are visa-exempt for short tourist visits to Namibia (up to 3 months within one calendar year), subject to standard entry conditions at the border.
Typical stay guidance: Visa-free for holiday/tourism for up to 3 months within one calendar year (per Namibia MHAISS).
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months (and sufficient blank pages) is required.
Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (Kenya is a risk country).
Entry decisions are made by border officials and requirements can change. Confirm with official Namibian sources and your airline before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Kenya to Namibia.
Entry requirements
- Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs notes that holders of ordinary passports from certain jurisdictions are exempt from visa requirements for holiday/tourism for a maximum stay of 3 months within one calendar year; Kenya is listed as visa-exempt in the Ministry’s visa requirements fact sheet.
- Entry conditions commonly include a passport valid for at least 6 months, and proof of onward/return travel; border officials may also request proof of funds, accommodation/itinerary, and travel/health insurance.
Stay
Visa-free for holiday/tourism for up to 3 months within one calendar year (per Namibia MHAISS).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (Kenya is a risk country).
Entry decisions are made by border officials and requirements can change. Confirm with official Namibian sources and your airline before travel.
How to prepare (Kenya → Namibia)
- 1
Confirm Namibia still lists Kenya as visa-free for your travel dates.
- 2
Check passport validity, blank pages, and any yellow-fever or health rules.
- 3
Book return/onward travel and accommodation you can show at the border if asked.
- 4
Carry proof of funds for your stay in Namibia.
- 5
Keep digital and paper copies of your passport bio page and bookings.
Documents checklist
- Valid Kenya passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Namibia
- Proof of funds: Proof of funds may be requested at entry.
- Onward travel: Return/onward ticket may be required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Kenya travellers need visa-free for tourism to Namibia. Kenyan passport holders are visa-exempt for short tourist visits to Namibia (up to 3 months within one calendar year), subject to standard entry conditions at the border.
How long can I stay in Namibia on a Kenya passport?
Visa-free for holiday/tourism for up to 3 months within one calendar year (per Namibia MHAISS).
What documents should Kenya travellers carry to Namibia?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (Kenya is a risk country).
Where can I verify Namibia entry rules officially?
Start with: Namibia MHAISS — Countries exempted (holiday/tourism exemption + passport validity/return ticket note); Republic of Namibia (MHAISS) — Fact Sheet: Visa Requirements to Namibia (includes Kenya as visa-exempt; general entry requirements); WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Namibia entry requirement + Kenya risk status). Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Namibia MHAISS — Countries exempted (holiday/tourism exemption + passport validity/return ticket note)
- Republic of Namibia (MHAISS) — Fact Sheet: Visa Requirements to Namibia (includes Kenya as visa-exempt; general entry requirements)
- WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Namibia entry requirement + Kenya risk status)
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.