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Nghidinua Daniel

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Namibia's visa-on-arrival scheme generates N$413 million

The News

Namibia's visa-on-arrival system, launched on 3 March 2025, generated N$413 million in revenue and issued 289,510 visas by 31 January. The government is advancing digital transformation in immigration services, including planned electronic and digital ID launches in the 2026/27 financial year, while implementing further visa reforms by 1 April.

8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 February

  1. Namibia's visa-on-arrival scheme generates N$413 million

    Namibia's visa-on-arrival system, launched on 3 March 2025, generated N$413 million in revenue and issued 289,510 visas by 31 January. The government is advancing digital transformation in immigration services, including planned electronic and digital ID launches in the 2026/27 financial year, while implementing further visa reforms by 1 April.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Amnesty for illegal immigrants extended to February 2026

    Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs has extended an amnesty period for foreign nationals who have overstayed visas or are in the country illegally until 27 February 2026, allowing them to voluntarily depart without prosecution. Those benefiting from the amnesty must cover their own travel costs and secure necessary documents through their home country's diplomatic mission.

    28 January 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Convicted murder defendant seeks Supreme Court appeal leave

    Stockley Kauejao, sentenced in July 2025 to 25 years for the 2012 murder of stock theft investigator Hiambepo Kazeurua, is seeking leave to appeal his conviction in the Supreme Court. His lawyer argued the High Court erred in relying on co-accused confessions and witness testimony that lacked direct proof linking Kauejao to the killing.

    27 January 2026 · New Era

Monday 19 January

  1. Amnesty for overstayed foreign nationals extended to January 20

    The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended an amnesty period for foreign nationals who have overstayed visas or are residing in Namibia without proper documentation, allowing them to report to immigration offices and leave the country within five days without facing penalties. The extended deadline is 20 January, with no further extensions promised, after which law enforcement action will be taken against non-compliant individuals.

    19 January 2026 · The Namibian

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