A complete list of all forms to download, with guidance notes provided.
Application for New Passport & Renewal
NB: Applications for passport renewal should be submitted to the high commission at least 6 months prior to expiry date of the passport. Except under exceptional circumstances, passport renewal is permissible only within six months of date of expiry of the passport. A motivation letter can be provided for visa/work purposes.
Applications must be made in person, without exception. THERE IS NO ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
ALL APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN CAPITAL LETTERS, AND IN BLACK INK.
No person is allowed to hold more than one valid passports (of the same time) at the same time.
Applicants over the age of 14 years must sign their own applications in front of a Commissioner of Oaths at the High Commission
NOTE: Namibian nationals over the age of 16 are required to have the National Identity Card when applying for a Passport.First time National ID card applications must be applied in person, in Namibia. For further information kindly visit http://www.mha.gov.na/web/mhai/identity-documents.
FIRST TIME NATIONAL ID CARD APPLICATIONS MUST BE APPLIED FOR IN PERSON, IN NAMIBIA. For further information kindly visit http://www.mha.gov.na/web/mhai/identity-documents
BRING ALONG YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT WHEN APPLYING FOR A NEW PASSPORT.
If your national ID Card/Birth Certificate/Citizenship is lost or damaged, you must apply for duplicates of the said documents before you can apply for a Namibian Passport.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A NEW NAMIBIAN PASSPORT
The following documents must be submitted with the application for a new Namibian passport.
(ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS TO BE SHOWN TO THE OFFICER WHEN APPLYING FOR A NEW PASSPORT SO THAT THE COPIES CAN BE CERTIFIED.)
(Married women who wish to change their maiden names, must include a Namibian ID which reflects her new name)
Email Address must be provided so that the mission can contact you once your document is received.
Application for CHILD
One of the biological parents of a minor should make the application IN PERSON.
The following documents must be submitted with the application:
Namibian Parent/s
Non-Namibian Parent
Proof of online payment (or pay at the High Commission by speed point)
Account Details for online payment
Account Name: High Commission of the Republic of Namibia
Bank Name: Barclays Bank
Account No: 00473545
Sort Code: 20-36-88
Swift Code: BUKBGB22
IBAN: GBBUKB20368800473545
Fees for Passport Renewal
The standard Application Fee is £20.00.
(NB! Original Passport to be presented when applying)
If the passport is damaged or lost, the fee is £40.00.
All applicants must deposit the appropriate fee at the Bank Account of the High Commission, before submitting their Application. Individual payment should be made for each applicant and a receipt should be submitted with the application. COMBINED PAYMENT RECEIPT IS NOT ACCEPTED (i.e. Family or group)
The bank account details for the High Commission are:
Account Name: | High Commission for the Republic of Namibia Revenue Account |
Bank Name: | Barclays Bank |
Account No. | 83684059 |
Sort Code: | 20-36-88 |
Swift Code: | BUKBGB22 |
IBAN | GB62BUKB20368883684059 |
Application for Namibian Citizenship
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REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMIBIAN CITIZENSHIP FOR CHILDREN BORN TO NAMIBIAN PARENT/S ABROAD
NOTE: Once the consular section receives your document, you will receive an email to inform you that: You may collect the document in person, or you may send a self-adressed pre-paid envelope for the return of your document.
The following information should be provided when applying for Namibian citizenship:
Information for the applicant/ Child
Information of the Namibian Parent/s
Information of the Non-Namibian Parent
Proof of payment for the visa application - payment can e made ahead of time (see fees and bank details below) or at the speed point at the High Commission.
Citizenship Certificates | New Fee (£) |
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Citizenship Certificate - Descent: New | £25.00 |
Citizenship Certificate - Descent: Duplicate | £25.00 |
Citizenship Certificate - Naturalization: New | £60.00 |
Citizenship Certificate - Naturalization: Duplicate | £25.00 |
Citizenship Certificate - Registration: New | £0.00 |
Citizenship Certificate - Registration: Duplicate | £25.00 |
Citizenship Certificate - Marriage: New | £60.00 |
Citizenship Certificate - Marriage: Duplicate | £25.00 |
Citizenship Certificate - Restoration: New | £25.00 |
Citizenship Certificate - Restoration: Duplicate | £50.00 |
Renunciation of Citizenship | £50.00 |
The bank account details for the High Commission are:
Account Name: | High Commission for the Republic of Namibia Revenue Account |
Bank Name: | Barclays Bank |
Account No. | 83684059 |
Sort Code: | 20-36-88 |
Swift Code: | BUKBGB22 |
IBAN | GB62BUKB20368883684059 |
Application for Duplicate National ID Card
The Mission can ONLY facilitate on Duplicate Applicaiton of IDs (Lost or Damaged)
All Aplication should be made in person at the High Commission.
The following documents must be submitted with the application:
Proof of online payment (or pay at the High Commission, by Speed point)
Duplicate of ID | New Fee (£) |
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First Duplicate | £10.00 |
Second Duplicate | £15.00 |
Third Duplicate | £25.00 |
Fourth Duplicate | £30.00 |
Fifth Duplicate | £40.00 |
The bank account details for the High Commission are:
Account Name: | High Commission for the Republic of Namibia Revenue Account |
Bank Name: | Barclays Bank |
Account No. | 83684059 |
Sort Code: | 20-36-88 |
Swift Code: | BUKBGB22 |
IBAN | GB62BUKB20368883684059 |
Police Clearance Certificate
No form is required for a Police Clearance Certificate. Requirements are listed below.
NOTE: Paymnet for the Police Clearance Certificate can be made in advance or at the High Commission by speed point. Please see below for further details
Written request for a Police Clearance Certificate stating:
One colour passport-sized photo (UK standard, maximum 3 months old):
* Fingerprints appointments with the Metropolitan Police can be made online at:
The Fee for a Police Clearance Certificate is £10.00.
Proof of payment (stamped by the bank) should be attached to the application form or payment can be made at the High Commission’s speed point.
The bank account details for the High Commission are:
Account Name: | High Commission for the Republic of Namibia Revenue Account |
Bank Name: | Barclays Bank |
Account No. | 83684059 |
Sort Code: | 20-36-88 |
Swift Code: | BUKBGB22 |
IBAN | GB62BUKB20368883684059 |
Application for Duplicate Birth Certificate
Please read the list of requirements carefully.
Payment of £5.00
Proof of payment (stamped by the bank) should be attached to the application form or payment can be made at the High Commission’s speed point.
The bank account details for the High Commission are:
Account Name: | High Commission for the Republic of Namibia Revenue Account |
Bank Name: | Barclays Bank |
Account No. | 83684059 |
Sort Code: | 20-36-88 |
Swift Code: | BUKBGB22 |
IBAN | GB62BUKB20368883684059 |
Emergency Travel Documents
EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT IS ISSUED FOR AN EMERGENCY ONE-WAY RETURN TO NAMIBIA ONLY! It is issued when a passport is damaged or expired and the applicant must travel to Namibia in an emergency situation.
The Emergency Travel Certificate is ONLY VALID FOR FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. Applicants are STRONGLY advised to apply for an Emergency Travel Certificate at least two (2) days prior to travel date.
Applicants should contact the High Commissions/Embassies of the country in which they plan on transiting before purchasing their flight tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: Emergency Travel Documents CANNOT be submitted through the Republic of South Africa.
2 Identical passport size photos (UK standard, maximum 3 months old) :
Requirements for a Minor born in the UK, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Malta and Greece.
2 Identical passport size photos (UK standard, maximum 3 months old):
Exceptions: If one of the parents is deceased, this fact must be stated. Where the consent is given by the guardian the circumstances of guardianship are to be stated. If, as a result of special circumstances (e.g., the absence of a parent) it is not possible to complete the certificate, written consent in some other form (e.g., a letter from the absent parent) will be accepted. If a parent (or guardian) withholds his/her consent or if for some sound reason such consent cannot be obtained an explanation should accompany the application. Any court order in respect of the custody of the child must be forwarded with the explanation. Each case will be considered on its own merits.
The fee for an Emergency Travel Document is £15.00.
Proof of payment (stamped by the bank) should be attached to the application form or payment can be made at the High Commission’s speed point.
The details of the Bank Account for Visa and Consular Fees are as follows:
Account Name: | High Commission for the Republic of Namibia Revenue Account |
Bank Name: | Barclays Bank |
Account No. | 83684059 |
Sort Code: | 20-36-88 |
Swift Code: | BUKBGB22 |
IBAN | GB62BUKB20368883684059 |
Application for Veterinary Import Permit for Animals Animal Products into Namibia
N/A
Clarification on Policy on Bringing Firearms into Namibia
N/A
Apostille application.
After internal consultation pertaining to the need to charge for this service, the ministry requested Treasury to grant it permission to charge a fee of N$250.00 per application. Treasury responded positively to our request and in terms of section 22(b) of the State of Finance Act of 1991 granted our Ministry permission to commence charging for apostille applications.
From the 1st of December 2019, apostille applications from foreign missions will not be accepted without payment of the required fee.
Apostille applicants should deposit the required sum of N$250.00 into the following bank account by way of Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) payment:
Account Name: Ministerial Deposit Account/State Account
Accounr No#: 165003
Bank: Bank of Namibia
Branch Code: 980172
Swift Code: CBKNNANX
Reference: MOJ/80/2018/Apostille