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Namibia

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

Namibia travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for  information
Home (namibiahc.org.uk)Namibia High Commission in UK
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Namibia travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Namibia (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information


BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN NAMIBIA

116 Robert Mugabe Ave,

P.O. Box 22202

Windhoek

Khomas Namibia

 

Telephone: +264 (61) 274800

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-windhoek

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance203-2276
Fire203-2270
Police1011; 290-2239

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

 

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  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

 

 COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityWindhoek
LanguageOshiwambo languages 48.9%, Nama/Damara 11.3%, Afrikaans 10.4% (common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population), Otjiherero languages 8.6%, Kavango languages 8.5%, other
CurrencyNamibian Dollar, South African Rand
Phone Code+264
Internet Code.na
Time ZoneUTC+2 (2 hours ahead of UK)
Drives onLeft
Plug TypesType D, Type M
Drinking WaterNot safe to drink
ReligionChristian 80% t0 90%, indigenous beliefs 10%-20%
Significant DatesMarch 21 – Independence Day