Services for Namibian Nationals

Available only in person at the High Commission,

6 Chandos Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 9LU

Consular Services (Monday - Thursday) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bank details for payment of fees are listed below

Application for Emergency Travel Documents (ETD)

Emergency Travel Documents are provided to Namibian citizens needing to travel urgently and whose passports are expired, damaged or lost.

AN ETD IS ISSUED FOR AN EMERGENCY ONE-WAY RETURN TO NAMIBIA ONLY AND IS ONLY VALID FOR FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.

Contact the High Commission before purchasing flight tickets.

Please check the list of required documents carefully before you visit the High Commission and bring your copies and originals with you. The application forms can be completed at the High Commission in London.

FEE: £15.00

REQUIREMENTS:

Completed application form (IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND IN BLACK INK)
A clear copy of flight ticket
A clear copy of current Namibian passport (when damaged or expired)
A clear copy of Namibian Identity document /ID (both sides)
A clear copy of Namibian Birth Certificate
A clear copy of Citizenship Certificate (if born abroad)
2 Identical passport size photos (UK standard, maximum 3 months old) :

Size: 45mm x 35mm
White background
No reflection on eyes (no spectacles: remove the spectacles)
No hair/fringe on the forehead
No head covering, cloth or Alice bank on the head
No facial earrings and chains, no cornrows or plaited hair (for men)
Ears and neck should clearly appear
Shoulders must be covered

For lost passports a police report is required. (Reports are done online at https://www.reportmyloss.com/uk/register).

Proof of online payment (or pay at the High Commission by speed point)

Requirements for a Minor born in the UK, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Malta and Greece.

Biological parents of the Minor should make the application IN PERSON.
Non-Namibian parent MUST submit a letter of consent, a certified copy of their Birth Certificate and all other documents:
Copy of flight ticket;
Copy of the passports of parents;
Copy of the birth certificates of parents;
Copy of Namibian Identity document of parents. If either parent is not a Namibian citizen, a copy of the Namibian parent should still be provided;
2 Identical passport size photos (UK standard, maximum 3 months old):
(PHOTO REQUIREMENTS ABOVE)

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.

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Application for new Passports & Renewals

Applications for new passports and renewals of passports are processed to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration in Namibia by the High Commission.

Citizens must submit the documents listed below with the application for a new Namibian passport.

Please check the list of required documents carefully before you visit the High Commission and bring your copies and originals with you. The application forms can be completed at the High Commission in London.

ATTACH TO APPLICATION:
(For a copy of a document to be certified by the officer when submitting your application, you must show your original documents)

A clear copy of current Namibian passport
A clear copy of Namibian Identity /ID (both sides)
A clear copy of Namibian Birth Certificate
A clear copy of Citizenship Certificate (if born abroad)
A clear copy of Marriage Certificate (Married women who wish to change their maiden names, must include a Namibian ID which reflects her new name.)

2 Identical passport size photos
(UK standard, maximum 3 months old)

Size: 45mm x 35mm
White background
No reflection on eyes (no spectacles: remove the spectacles)
No hair/fringe on the forehead
No head covering, cloth or Alice bank on the head
No facial earrings and chains, no cornrows or plaited hair (for men)
Ears and neck should clearly appear
Shoulders must be covered

For lost passports a police report is required. (Reports are done online at https://www.reportmyloss.com/uk/register).

Proof of online payment (or pay at the High Commission by speed point)
£20.00 for passport application
£40.00 for lost/damage application

PROVIDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO THAT THE HIGH COMMISSION CAN CONTACT YOU WHEN THE PASSPORT IS RECEIVED TO INFORM YOU THAT YOU CAN COLLECT YOUR PASSPORT.

NOTE:

It is advisable to apply at least 6 months in advance of the expiry of your passport.

Namibian National ID Card

First time Namibian National ID Card application must be obtained in Namibia.

To obtain a DUPLICATE Namibian National ID Card, visit the High Commission to apply.

Note that the Namibian National ID Card application forms can only be obtained and dully filled at the High Commission in London.

Please check the list below of required documents carefully before you visit the High Commission and bring your copies and originals with you.

FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED:

A clear copy of Namibian passport
A clear copy of Namibian Identity / ID if available (both sides)
A clear copy of Namibian Birth Certificate
A clear copy of Citizenship Certificate (if born abroad)
A clear copy of Marriage Certificate (Married women who wish to change their maiden names, must include an original Namibian ID Card to be returned/cancelled)

FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

First Duplicate £10.00
Second Duplicate £15.00
Third Duplicate £25.00
Fourth Duplicate £30.00
Fifth Duplicate £40.00

Police Clearance Certificate

For applications for police clearance certificates, please provide:

Clear copy of current Namibian passport
A clear copy of Namibian Identity Document /ID (both sides)
A clear copy of Namibian birth certificate
A clear copy of Namibian citizenship certificate (if born abroad)

One colour passport-sized photo (UK standard, maximum 3 months old)

Size: 45mm x 35mm
White background
No reflection on eyes (no spectacles: remove the spectacles)
No hair/fringe on the forehead
No head covering, cloth or Alice bank on the head
No facial earrings and chains, no cornrows or plaited hair (for men)
Ears and neck should clearly appear
Shoulders must be covered

Proof of online payment of £10.00 (or pay at the High Commission by speed point)

Self-addressed, pre-paid envelope for the return of your document
A set of fingerprints* obtained from the London Metropolitan Police
- https://www.met.police.uk/rqo/request/fp/af/your-fingerprints/

Duplicate Birth Certificate

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Applications for Duplicate Birth Certificates are processed to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Namibia by the High Commission.

Citizens must submit the documents listed below with the application for a Duplicate Birth Certificate.

Please check the list of required documents carefully before you visit the High Commission and bring your copies and originals with you. The application forms can be completed at the High Commission in London.

ATTACH TO APPLICATION:
(For a copy of a document to be certified by the officer when submitting your application, you must show your original documents)

A clear copy of current Namibian passport
A clear copy of Namibian Identity /ID (both sides)
A clear copy of Namibian Birth Certificate
A clear copy of Citizenship Certificate (if born abroad)
A clear copy of Marriage Certificate (Married women who wish to change their maiden names, must include a Namibian ID which reflects her new name.)

2 Identical passport size photos
(UK standard, maximum 3 months old)

Size: 45mm x 35mm
White background
No reflection on eyes (no spectacles: remove the spectacles)
No hair/fringe on the forehead
No head covering, cloth or Alice bank on the head
No facial earrings and chains, no cornrows or plaited hair (for men)
Ears and neck should clearly appear
Shoulders must be covered

For lost passports a police report is required. (Reports are done online at https://www.reportmyloss.com/uk/register).

Proof of online payment (or pay at the High Commission by speed point)
£20.00 for passport application
£40.00 for lost/damage application

PROVIDE A SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE SO THAT THE HIGH COMMISSION CAN

SEND YOUR DOCUMENT TO YOU WHEN IT IS RECEIVED.

Duplicate Marriage Certificate

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Applications for Duplicate Marriage Certificates are processed to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Namibia by the High Commission.

Citizens must submit the documents listed below with the application for a Duplicate Marriage Certificate.

Please check the list of required documents carefully before you visit the High Commission and bring your copies and originals with you. The application forms can be completed at the High Commission in London.

ATTACH TO APPLICATION:
(For a copy of a document to be certified by the officer when submitting your application, you must show your original documents)

Copy of the Marriage Certificate
Copy of Passport, and
Copy of Birth Certificate.

Proof of online payment (or pay at the High Commission by speed point)
£15.00 for passport application
£15.00 for lost/damage application

PROVIDE A SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE SO THAT THE HIGH COMMISSION CAN SEND YOUR DOCUMENT TO YOU WHEN IT IS RECEIVED.

Application for Namibian Citizenship

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Applications for new passports and renewals of passports are processed to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration in Namibia by the High Commission.

REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMIBIAN CITIZENSHIP FOR CHILDREN BORN TO NAMIBIAN PARENT/S ABROAD

It is mandatory that the application is made IN PERSON by at least one Namibian biological parent of the Minor.
ALL APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN CAPITAL LETTERS, AND IN BLACK INK.

Email address: applicants must provide a correct email address so that the High Commission can contact the applicant once the document is received from the Ministry of Home Affairs in Namibia. The email is used only for this purpose. 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-addressed pre-paid envelope for the return of your document.

No photographs of documentation taken on a phone will be accepted by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Ensure that clear photocopies of documents are submitted with applications.

Please check the list of required documents carefully before you visit the High Commission and bring your copies and originals with you. The application forms can be completed at the High Commission in London.

ATTACH TO APPLICATION:
(For a copy of a document to be certified by the officer when submitting your application, you must show your original documents)

The following information should be provided when applying for Namibian citizenship:
Information for the applicant/ Child:

Completed application form;
Copy of the birth certificate of child;
Full birth certificate with parents details.

Information of the Namibian Parent/s:

Copy of Namibian Birth Certificate/s
Copy of Namibian Identity document (No application can be submitted without a Namibian identity document)
Copy of current Passport (The Namibian passport should show the same name as the Namibian Identity Document)

Information of the Non-Namibian Parent:

Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
Certified Copy of Identity document (if applicable)
Certified Copy of current Passport
Non-Namibian parent MUST submit a letter of consent and all above mentioned documents.

FEES:

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: 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

Proof of payment for the visa application - payment can be made ahead of time (see fees and bank details below) or at the speed point at the High Commission.

Consular Birth Registration

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Children born by Namibian parents outside of Namibia are eligale for Namibian citizenship if their parent(s) meet the criteria outlined in the Namibian Citizenship Act of 1990. This page offers guidance on registering your child's birth.

Before applying for consular birth registration:
To register your child's birth if they're born outside Namibia, you need to do so with local authorities in the birth country. You can't apply for birth registration at the embassy without the overseas birth certificate.

To register the birth of your child, you'll need the following:

1. Two duly filled application forms [PDF]

The Notification of Birth form
Application for the registration of birth in terms of the Namibian Citizenship Act of 1990.

2. Certified copies of legal documents showing proof of Namibian descent

The mother's Namibian Passport (*If the mother is not a Namibian Citizen, a photocopy of their passport or birth certificate will be required.)
The father's Namibian Passport (If the father is not a Namibian Citizen, a photocopy of their passport or birth certificate will be required.)
Original or certified copy of the parents' birth certificates
The parents' marriage certificate of civil partnership registration

3. The child's birth certificate

This is the birth certificate issued by local authorities. This document must show the biological parents' names. If the birth certificate is not in English, an information translation must be included.

1. Photo ID of the child, if applicable (this is not necessary for newborns)

2 . Application Fee of £25 (money order or certified check - personal checks are not accepted)

What to do with the completed documents:

Send all documents enclosed in an envelope to the following address:

Location: Chandos Street, London, W1G 9LUE

How long does it take?

The processing time typically ranges from two to four months. However, the speed of processing is heavily influenced by the prompt submission of all required documents to the High Commission. Any incorrect or missing documents will cause delays in the registration process.

Bank Details

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Bank Details

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

Namibian High Commission, London

Services for Namibian Nationals

Bank details for payment of fees are listed below

Namibian National ID Card

Bank Details​

NAMIBIAN HIGH COMMISSION, LONDON

Location: 6 Chandos Street London, W1G 9LU E-mail: info@namibiahc.org.uk ​

Bank Details

Location:
6 Chandos Street
London, W1G 9LU
E-mail: info@namibiahc.org.uk