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Namibia is on the verge of implementing a new visa policy, some have described as fair. Namibians looking to travel to some countries have to go through very lengthy, pricey and stressful processes.
In response, citizens from those countries would now have to go through a comparable procedure should they choose to visit Namibia.
Starting April, 2025, citizens from 33 countries, which currently do not need a visa to travel to Namibia, would have to obtain one should they choose to visit the Southern African tourist nation.
According to a report by the BBC, these countries, described as “non-reciprocating countries,” (countries that require Namibian passport holders to have a visa), include the US, UK, Germany, Canada and 29 others.
“Namibia has extended gestures of goodwill and favorable treatment to nationals of various countries. However, despite these efforts, certain nations have not reciprocated,” Namibia’s immigration ministry said.
“In light of this disparity, the government has deemed it necessary to implement a visa requirement to ensure parity and fairness in diplomatic interactions,” the ministry continued.
However, unlike African passport holders who need to obtain their visas in advance, these visitors will be able to purchase their US$90 90-day visa upon arrival.
Charles Moore, the British High Commissioner to Namibia, remarked that he respects Namibia’s authority to enact new laws.– Business insider Africa
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