Last updated: January 23, 2023
The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.
Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Entry and Exit Requirements:
- Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No
- Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes
Quarantine Information:
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
COVID-19 Testing:
- COVID Test NAM offers two options of PCR testing for travelers. For the N$ 1,700 “Super Express” option, travelers will obtain results in 6-8 hours. For N$ 900, a traveler can expect to obtain their results in 12-14 hours.
- Bookings can be made on COVID Test NAM’s website or by emailing bookings@covidtestnam.com. You may also call +264 83 332 6150.
- U.S. citizens can also obtain COVID-19 PCR tests in Namibia from the private laboratory PathCare, which has multiple locations throughout the country.
- Testing costs N$ 750.00 for 48-hour “Standard” processing or N$ 1,200.00 for 24-hour “XPRESS” processing. “XPRESS” Processing is only offered at Pathcare’s Eros (Windhoek), Walvisbay, and Ongwediva locations.
- COVID-19 test results from PathCare are emailed and sent via SMS to the individual who was tested.
- PathCare tests individuals for the purpose of travel by appointment only. Please visit https://www.pathcarenamibia.com/to make an appointment.
- Namib Laboratories offers drive through COVID-19 testing at their offices on Jason Hamutenya Ndadi Street (Lolo Park) in Windhoek. Hours are Monday to Friday 07:00 – 17:00, and 08:00 – 10:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The turnaround time for COVID-19 tests is 24 hours.
- There is no need to make an appointment for COVID-19 testing services.
- An online health form must be completed in advance of your COVID-19 test.
- PCR testing costs N$ 500.00. Rapid Antigen tests cost N$ 250.00.
- Payment can be made via ATM Swipe Machine or Cash.
- For more information, contact +264 (0)61 290 1379 or 081 308 4884. You may also email namiblab@namiblab.com.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
- Are vaccines available in Namibia for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
- The following vaccines are available in Namibia: Covishield, Sinopharm, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson.
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
Local Resources:
- Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services Facebook page.
- COVID-19 Country Information page on travel.state.gov
- CDC page on COVID-19
- state.gov Country Travel Advisory page
Movement Restrictions:
- Is a curfew in place? No
- Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No
