Namibian passports are

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issued to citizens and permanent residents of

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by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration for international travel. Namibian passports are green, with the

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emblazoned on the front cover. "REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA" is inscribed above the coat of arms and "PASSPORT" is inscribed below. The "Biometric" logo also appears above "PASSPORT". All information in the passport is printed in

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with the photo page also translated into French. Visa requirements for Namibian citizens

History

The first Namibian passports were introduced in 1990, shortly after the country gained its independence from South Africa. In January 2018, a new biometric passport type was introduced; existing non-biometric passports issued until said date continue to be valid until expired.

Namibian passport power

As of the 2022 passport index, the Namibian passport is 62nd in global power rank, sharing this place with Azerbaijan and having left behind the passport of the Philippines. In 2022 the mobility score of Namibian citizens has reached its highest - 80. Holders of Namibian passports can visit 40 countries without a visa and 37 countries with a visa on arrival.

Identification page

* Passport holder photo (Width: 37mm, Height: 52mm, Head height (up to the top of the hair): 70%; Distance from the top of the photo to the top of the hair: 8%) * Type ("P" for passport) * Code of the country * Serial number of the passport * Surname and first name of the passport holder * Citizenship * Date of birth * Gender (M for men or F for women) * Place of Birth * Date of issuance * Expiry date * Issuing authority * Passport holder's signature * Machine-readable code

Renewal abroad

Namibian passports can be renewed abroad. Renewal is available only if the current passport has less than 1 year validity left. Full list of documents and fees depends on each local embassy or consulate. The processing time of renewal a Namibian passport abroad is usually 1-3 months.

Gallery of historic images

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References