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Business Travel Requirements for an Namibia Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Visa On Arrival

   A visa for a stay of 30 days is available on arrival for a small variable fee. Travellers must:

   • Enter via one of the following ports: Walvis Bay International Airport, Hosea Kutako International Airport, Trans-Kalahari Border Post, Oranjemund Border Post, Noordover Boarder Post, Katima Mulilo Border Post, Impalila Island Border Post, Ngoma Border Post, Mohembo Border Post or Oshikango Border post
   • Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond date of entry with three blank visa pages
   • Hold proof of onward and return flights
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of hotel confirmation
   • Hold proof of insurance
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination

   There is no guarantee entry will be allowed. To minimize the risk of being refused entry and to avoid excessive waiting for a visa to be issued on arrival, CIBTvisas strongly recommends that travellers obtain all visas prior to travel.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least six blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples
   • Be identical
   • Be signed on the back

4. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.
   
   All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here
   

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:  

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Include the passport number of the applicant 
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Specify the requested number of entries and length of visa required

6. Proof of Travel Insurance

   A colour copy of actual travel insurance policy certificate (email not accepted). The certificate must:

   • Include the full name of the applicant
   • State that the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip
   • State that the medical evacuation costs are covered

7. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel
   • A copy of the hotel confirmation

8. Yellow Fever Certificate

   One copy of yellow fever certificate

9. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed and signed application form

10. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

    
    For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

    
    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

11. Same Day Service

    Multiple entry visa applicants requiring their visa application to be processed on the same day must provide a copy of flight confirmation showing a second flight within three months of visa application.

12. Multiple Entry Applicants

    Multiple entry visa applicants must provide a flight confirmation showing at least two onward/return travels.