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Visa required

Yes. Namibian passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Japan before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Namibian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Japan or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in Namibia

If you live in Namibia, visas for Japan are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Japan at a glance

Capital: Tokyo ยท Currency: Japanese yen (JPY, ยฅ) ยท Official languages: Japanese ยท Calling code: +81

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Japan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 15 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Japan uses plug types A, B, Namibia uses D, M. Mains voltage differs (Japan: 100 V; Namibia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Japan โ†’

Your embassy in Japan

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Japan, contact the embassy of Namibia:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Japan for Namibian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese passport holders visiting Namibia: Japanese passport holders can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Namibian passport at a glance

47visa-free
0ETA
20visa on arrival
38e-Visa
93visa required

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Questions

Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Namibian passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Japan before travelling.

Does a Japanese need a visa for Namibia?

Japanese passport holders can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days.