Namibia travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Namibia: travel advice level, plug type D, 220V, emergency 112, currency ZAR.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
No advice against travel Updated 2025-12-10
Latest change (original, English)
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalWindhoek
CurrencyZAR, NAD
LanguagesEnglish
Calling code+264
Emergency numbers112
Plug typesType D
Voltage220 V
Driving sideLeft
Population2.5M