Africa > Namibia: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 170 496
Active cases: 89
Recovered: 166 324
Deaths: 4 083
Vaccination count: 649 661
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not required
Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
International flights to Namibia have now resumed.
Negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) is not required for entry.
Tests: Not required
Quarantine: No
Not required
Information updated on 2023-03-08.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
The Government of Namibia has implemented the following restrictions in response to the pandemic: Only Katima Mulilo, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts and Walvis Bay Harbour can be used for tourist entries by land and sea.
Effective March 17, 2022, wearing of masks in public places is no longer mandatory. However, people who are in close settings, such as public transport, indoor public meetings are encouraged to wear masks. Physical distance of no less than 1 meter must be maintained between persons at all times.
The number of attendees at public gatherings allowed are 1,000 people. Organizers must ensure that hand sanitizer is available, face masks are used, and social distancing is practiced.
Grocery stores remain well-stocked.
Sale of alcohol is restricted from 09:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays.
No sale of alcohol is allowed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Liquor may only be sold to and purchased on those days by guests booked in or staying at establishments such as hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfast facilities and casinos.
Salons, beauty parlors, hairdressers, pools, spas, gyms, studios, and fitness canters shall practice public health measures. Both the service providers and clients must wear masks, sanitize, and maintain social distancing.
Vulnerable persons are advised to stay at home, except for attending to essential needs.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
The number of attendees at public gatherings allowed are 1,000 people. Organizers must ensure that hand sanitizer is available, face masks are used, and social distancing is practiced.
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
