We used the online service to apply for our visas, took less than 30 minutes for two visas. Upon arrival at Windhoek there were long lines at immigration there were probably 20 booths with immigration officers and there were 6 or 8 booths marked for e-visa only, the process was quick and simple, we were out of the airport in about 30 minutes, including firearms permit. Much different than at O R Tambo!

Well lucky you ! I was there last week and it was a good 90 minutes. Of a party of 3 one managed to upload enough to get his visa online. 2 couldn’t but the time difference in clearing was minimal.

Did they still have the 6-8 booths dedicated for e-visa? When we were there, quite a line at the booths doing Visa on arrival.

Karl, when you got your visa online, did you click on the button labeled for a Holiday Visa or the on the one labeled for Visa on Arrival?

I tried to use the Holiday Visa but the program said I should use the Visa on Arrival form.

I just want to make sure to get the e-visa online so I don't have to get it done when I arrive.

There is a button for “e-visa”, that’s the one. The other visas ask for way too much info. You will need a passport photo to include with the application, invite letter, too I think.

Here…have to create an account.

https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival