German Embassy

Also known as: German Embassy in Windhoek

German Embassy — outsoources Schengen visa applications to TLS Contact as of January 2026, retaining final approval authority.

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October 2026
2 OctWindhoek Observer
German Embassy jointly organises BookSprint Namibia
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“The organization, BookSprint Namibia is jointly organised by the Goethe-Institut Namibia, the German Embassy in Windhoek and volunteers Nicole Abdinghoff, Siege and Detlef Pfeifer, with support from the University of Namibia in identifying aspiring young writers from its student community.”
YOUNG OBSERVER | Namibians encouraged to put books in children’s hands
1 OctInformanté
German Embassy jointly organised BookSprint Namibia 2026
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“BookSprint Namibia 2026 was jointly organised by the Goethe-Institut Namibia, the German Embassy in Windhoek and volunteers Nicole Abdinghoff, Nasrin Siege and Detlef Pfeifer.”
BookSprint Namibia produces four new children’s books
January 2026
14 JanNew Era
German Embassy announced outsourcing of visa application services to TLS Contact
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“The German Embassy in Windhoek yesterday announced this major shift in service provision for Schengen visa applications for Namibian residents, with the aim of reducing waiting times and improving customer service.”
Outsourcing of Schengen Visas increases application fees
14 JanNew Era
German Embassy retains sole responsibility for final visa decision
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“While TLS Contact will manage the administrative process, the final visa decision remains the sole responsibility of the German Embassy in Windhoek.”
Outsourcing of Schengen Visas increases application fees
14 JanInformanté
German Embassy will outsource Schengen visa applications to TLS Contact from mid-January
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“THE German Embassy in Windhoek will from mid-January outsource the handling of Schengen visa applications to a private service provider, a move aimed at reducing waiting times and making the process more convenient for Namibian travellers to Germany and six other European countries.”
German Embassy outsources Schengen visa applications to TLS Contact
14 JanInformanté
German Embassy retains sole authority to issue or refuse Schengen visas
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“While TLS Contact will handle the administrative process, the decision to issue or refuse a visa remains solely with the German Embassy in Windhoek, which continues to represent Germany as well as Belgium, Hungary, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands and Switzerland for Schengen visa purposes.”
German Embassy outsources Schengen visa applications to TLS Contact
December 2025
3 DecThe Namibian
German Embassy committed more than N$4 million towards Alte Feste repair and restoration
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“Windhoek's iconic Alte Feste, long closed and crumbling from years of neglect, is finally on track for a long-awaited revival after the German embassy committed more than N$4 million towards its repair and restoration.”
German funding breathes life into Alte Feste
June 2024
9 JunThe Namibian
German Embassy will be forced to close on 28 May in remembrance of the genocide
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“Imagine, the German Embassy will be forced to close on this day in remembrance of the genocide.”
Finally, a Public Day to Memorialise Our Genocide Victims
November 2021
26 NovThe Namibian
German Embassy sponsored the production
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“The production was sponsored by the German embassy in Windhoek.”
For the Love of Music

World & Region

ESA astronaut calls Namibia to join global space sector

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European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer urged Namibia to identify contributions to the global space sector rather than wait to become space-faring, highlighting the country's desert environment, geological expertise, astronomy facilities, and young scientists as assets for international space programmes. Namibia's government is developing space sector legislation to foster innovation, education, and job creation.

9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

ESA astronaut calls Namibia to join global space sector
European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer urged Namibia to identify contributions to the global space sector rather than wait to become space-faring, highlighting the country's desert environment, geological expertise, astronomy facilities, and young scientists as assets for international space programmes. Namibia's government is developing space sector legislation to foster innovation, education, and job creation.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 2 October

BookSprint Namibia produces four new children's books locally
BookSprint Namibia has added four locally produced titles to its collection of children's reading material, created by 12 Namibian authors, illustrators and designers in a 12-hour session at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. The initiative aims to increase children's access to books, which organisers say influences learning outcomes.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 1 October

BookSprint Namibia produces four new children's books
BookSprint Namibia 2026 produced four new children's books with 12 local illustrators, designers and authors during a 12-hour creative session on 12 September 2026, bringing the collection to 13 books aimed at promoting reading among children aged three to eight in multiple Namibian languages.
1 October 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 14 April

Two Namibian pupils win study trips to Germany
Two Grade 10–11 students won three-week trips to Germany after competing in the Goethe-Institut Namibia Language Competition on 28 March, which drew 39 pupils from 21 schools to test their German-language speaking skills. Organisers say German proficiency opens doors to vocational training and university studies in Europe, and the strong turnout reflects young Namibians' view of the language as a professional opportunity.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 January

Schengen visa processing shifts to TLS Contact service provider
From 19 January 2026, the German Embassy will outsource all Schengen visa applications to TLS Contact, adding a €24.51 service fee (approximately N$500) to the standard EU visa fees. The new arrangement aims to improve efficiency, appointment booking, and document guidance, while the German Embassy retains final visa decisions.
14 January 2026 · New Era →
German Embassy outsources Schengen visas to TLS Contact
From mid-January 2026, the German Embassy in Windhoek will outsource Schengen visa applications to TLS Contact, a private service provider, aiming to reduce waiting times and improve convenience for Namibian travellers. The visa application centre will operate at Maerua Mall, while the embassy retains final decision-making authority on visa approval.
14 January 2026 · Informanté →