Namibia: Officials update international COVID-19 restrictions as of Jan. 17. /update 29

Event

Officials have updated international COVID-19 restrictions as of Jan. 17. Effective Jan. 15, all travelers are required to upload their negative COVID-19 test result into the Trusted Travel System. The QR code that the website generates after submitting the test result should be presented upon boarding a flight to Namibia and upon arrival in the country.

Domestic Measures

• Casinos and bars are able to operate at a 50-percent capacity.

• Facemasks are mandatory in public spaces.

International Travel

• Arriving passengers are required to present a negative PCR test result taken less than 72 hours before arrival. Only test results obtained from the Trusted Travel Platform will be valid for entry into Namibia.

• Travelers who arrived without a test result or with a result outside the outlined period will be subject to quarantine and a test. Travelers will remain in quarantine until negative test results are returned.

• Returning citizens and permanent residents that have a certified de-isolation (successful quarantine) from the government of the country of departure will not be subject to quarantine.

• Random PCR tests may be conducted on incoming travelers at any point of entry.

• Travel for tourism via land or sea is limited to select ports of entry, including the Katima Mulilo, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts and Walvis Bay Harbor.

Officials could amend restrictions at short notice. Authorities will issue fines to persons not complying with the COVID-19-related measures.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Confirm with local authorities or diplomatic missions on the status of quarantine and or other restrictive measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation.

Resources

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Ministry of Health and Social Services