How Much is a Passport in Namibia?

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1 How Much is a Passport in Namibia?

1.1 What is a passport?

1.2 What is the Purpose of having a passport?

1.3 Types of Passports.

1.4 How Long Does it Take to Get a Namibian Passport?

1.5 Requirements For a New Namibian Passport.

1.6 How Much is a Namibian Passport?

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How Much is a Passport in Namibia?

What is a passport?

A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that contains a given person’s identity. It enables its holder to travel to and from foreign countries and to access consular assistance while overseas. The document certifies the personal identity and nationality as its holder.

What is the Purpose of having a passport?

A passport is used to verify one’s country of citizenship. If traveling outside your country, it is used to regain entry into your country of citizenship.

Types of Passports.

There are several types of passports depending on the status of the bearer in their home or country;

1.Service Passport

2. Student Passport

3. E-Passport

4. Regular Passport

5. Special Passport

6. Diplomatic Passport

7. Temporary Passport

How Long Does it Take to Get a Namibian Passport?

In general, the processing time is 1-3 months. However, the speed at which your papers will be processed depends greatly on your ability to furnish the Embassy with all the proper documents.

Requirements For a New Namibian Passport.

1. Duly filled-in application form.

2. Two identical colour passport-size photos, signed by the Applicant on the back.

3. A good quality photocopy of the personal page of your current passport

4. A good quality photocopy of your Namibian Birth Certificate.

5. A good quality photocopy of both sides of your Namibian Identity Document (ID).

6. A good quality photocopy of your Namibian Citizenship Certificate (if an applicant was born outside Namibia).

7. A good quality photocopy of your Marriage Certificate (if applicable).

8. Proof of payment receipt/print out of receipt (online payment).

9. A copy of Divorce certificate when changing to maiden name.

How Much is a Namibian Passport?

The e-passport cost N$160 for the time being, until government gazettes the new fee of N$200, which was approved by Cabinet last year.