Namibia travel advisory

Last updated · latest change by either source

Level 2 — Exercise increased caution

SafeRoutes uses the highest level reported by the sources below. Countries at Level 3–4 are avoided as transit points by the route finder.

US State Department

Level 2Updated 15 May 2026
Exercise increased caution in Namibia due to crime and health. Crime Non-violent crimes of opportunity are common. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching, pickpocketing, and smash and grabs from unoccupied parked vehicles. Potentially violent crimes are possible, including home invasions and armed robberies. Weapons most commonly used by criminals are knives and machetes. Health Namibia is sparsely populated. Many visitors travel to remote areas far from …

Source: travel.state.gov (excerpt; read the full advisory at the source). Fetched 6 November 2026.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

No FCDO advice against travel is currently flagged for this country.

Latest FCDO update: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: gov.uk foreign travel advice, updated 10 December 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 6 November 2026.

Advisories describe risk to travellers on the ground. Whether airspace is open is decided by the national authority and published in NOTAMs; airlines also follow their own regulator's conflict-zone guidance.