Thailand Visa Requirements for Namibian Citizens (2026)
Namibian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Thailand — or apply online in advance. Maximum stay: 15 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from Thailand
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submitted online before arrival
- Biodata Page of travel document (upload; MRZ must be contained within the full width of the image for auto-population)
- Appropriate photograph taken within six months ("Failure to do so may result in rejection of visa request")
- Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB (Single) / 120,000 THB (Multiple), e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter (.JPG.JPEG.PDF, max 3 MB)
- Other request documents (as requested; portal: "Please check the relevant embassy/consulate's website for specifically required documents.")
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa is not free: the fee varies by nationality and visa type, so confirm the exact amount on the official portal thaievisa.go.th.
- •Thailand's published visa fee schedule lists the tourist visa at 1,000 THB per entry. [5]
- •Thailand has concluded bilateral agreements on visa fee exemption with certain countries, which can change the fee that applies to a given passport. [4]
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online at the official Thai e-Visa portal, thaievisa.go.th.
- Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before you arrive in Thailand.
- Present your eVisa approval letter (printed or digital) together with your supporting documents to immigration on arrival.
Before you fly
- •Some nationalities may enter Thailand for tourism without a visa for up to 30 days, while others can apply for a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 15 days. [14]
- •Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before you arrive.
- •If you travel from or through a country declared a Yellow Fever infected area, you must hold an International Health Certificate of yellow fever vaccination. [14]
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The Thai embassy or consulate may require additional documents beyond the standard list, so check the mission website before you apply. [12]
Do not treat the visa as free: the fee depends on your nationality and visa type, so check the exact amount on thaievisa.go.th before paying.
Recent changes
- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026
- · confirmedAccording to government plans as of April 2024, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by December 2024, with full deployment anticipated by June 2025.
- · confirmedVisa-free stay halved from 60 to 30 days for ~60 nationalities/regions (press report; Wikipedia table updated accordingly).
Frequently asked
How long can Namibian citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 15 days.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from Thailand; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
Do Namibian passport holders need a visa for Thailand?
Yes. An eVisa is required, and you must apply online through the official Thai e-Visa portal at thaievisa.go.th before you travel.
How long can I stay in Thailand with this eVisa?
The permitted stay is 15 days.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
You need an International Health Certificate of yellow fever vaccination if you travel from or through a country declared a Yellow Fever infected area.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.thaievisa.go.th (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Namibian citizens” and “Visa policy of Thailand”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.