Free import
Free import by persons over 16 years of age of:
• 400 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco;
• 2 litres of wine and 1 litre of spirits or liquor;
• 50 ml of perfume and 250 ml of eau de toilette;
• Other gift articles up to a value of NAD 50,000.-.
Prohibited
• No information available
Restricted
• Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Namibia.
• Firearms - permit can be obtained upon arrival
• Plants and plant material - import permit needed in advance
Free export
• No information available
Prohibited
• No information available
Restricted
• Minerals
• Agricultural products
• Wheat
• Meat
• Fish products
Approval from the different ministries is required for the items above.
Basic health information for travelers to Namibia
• There are good medical facilities in Windhoek but you may be expected to pay for treatment, even if you are insured.
• Vaccination against Yellow Fever is required if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with infected areas. Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination are those not leaving the airport in the infected countries concerned.
Basic security information for travelers to Namibia
• Instances of crime including muggings and theft have been reported throughout the country and all travellers are urged to keep their passport and other valuables in a safe and secure location for the duration of their visit and should avoid any obvious displays of affluence which could serve to attract attention.
For further assistance please contact the Namibian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Namibian Customs contact information
Address:
Ministry of Finance
Fiscus Building
Private Bag 13295 Windhoek
Namibia
Telephone: +264612099111
Website: http://www.mof.gov.na/
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Namibian Embassy.
List of Namibian Embassies all over the world: http://namibia.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/
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