The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek has clarified its travel advisory and visa policy for Namibia, emphasizing the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations. The embassy highlighted that Namibians are not affected by a recent proclamation restricting entry to nationals of certain countries.
The current Level 2 Travel Advisory for Namibia, which was renewed on December 23, 2024, advises travelers to "exercise increased caution" due to health and crime considerations. This advisory level is consistent with many other countries globally and serves as guidance rather than a restriction on travel or visa processing.
President Trump announced restrictions on June 9, 2025, affecting nationals from select countries due to national security concerns. However, Namibia is not included in this list, and there have been no changes to visa eligibility for Namibian citizens.
The U.S. Embassy emphasized the value of people-to-people ties with Namibia and assured that Namibians adhering to U.S. immigration rules would continue to be welcomed as visitors, students, and business travelers. The embassy remains committed to facilitating legitimate travel in line with U.S. law and policy.
For further details about traveling to the United States or the current travel advisory for Namibia, individuals are encouraged to visit https://travel.state.gov.