{"id":84333,"date":"2025-02-22T11:06:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T11:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/reports-of-e-visa-system-failure-refuted"},"modified":"2025-02-22T11:06:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T11:06:17","slug":"reports-of-e-visa-system-failure-refuted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/reports-of-e-visa-system-failure-refuted","title":{"rendered":"Reports of e-visa system failure refuted"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has dismissed reports suggesting that European tourists are cancelling their trips to Namibia due to a malfunctioning e-visa portal.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry\u2019s executive director, Etienne Maritz expressed concern over what he described as misleading information published by The Namibian.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Ministry would like to refute this claim, as the e-visa for visa-on-arrival has not yet been launched,\u201d Maritz said.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that a comprehensive communication regarding the new visa regime was shared well in advance with all affected countries, giving stakeholders, including tourists and travel agents, ample time to prepare for the changes.<\/p>\n<p>According to Maritz, the government has developed a streamlined electronic visa system, which includes the E-visa for Visa-on-Arrival and a Visa-on-Arrival Application Form, aimed at simplifying the entry process for international visitors.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the official launch of this system is set for 3 March 2025 in Windhoek, and the new visa requirements will take effect on 1 April 2025.<\/p>\n<p>According to Maritz, these measures are designed to enhance border security while facilitating legitimate travel.<\/p>\n<p>He also denied reports that banking details are among the requirements for obtaining a visa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe implementation of visa requirements aligns with international standards and practices as established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and follows common diplomatic protocols observed worldwide,\u201d Maritz said.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction of the digital visa process follows extensive consultations with Namibia\u2019s tourism industry.<\/p>\n<p>Maritz recognised the role played by key stakeholders in shaping the new system, stating that the engagement was essential to creating a system that addresses both the needs of tourists and the interests of the tourism industry.<\/p>\n<p>He said that industry leaders provided input to ensure the process remains efficient and user-friendly for international visitors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the official launch in March, the ministry will provide a detailed breakdown of the new visa regime, including application requirements, step-by-step guidance on how to apply online, applicable fees, designated ports of entry, and the list of countries affected by or benefiting from the Visa-on-Arrival scheme,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Maritz reassured travellers that the transition will improve Namibia\u2019s accessibility as a global tourist destination while ensuring security measures remain in place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis initiative reflects Namibia\u2019s commitment to positioning itself as a top destination for global visitors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Maritz urged the public and international travellers to remain patient and allow the process to be fully rolled out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge the public and travellers to be patient and allow it to complete the implementation of the new visa regime and give this process a chance,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Namibia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has dismissed reports suggesting that European tourists are cancelling their trips to Namibia due to a malfunctioning e-visa portal. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry\u2019s executive director, Etienne Maritz expressed concern over what he described as misleading information published by The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":84332,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,12],"tags":[233],"class_list":["post-84333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-policy","tag-namibia"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Reports of e-visa system failure refuted - Namibia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/reports-of-e-visa-system-failure-refuted\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Reports of e-visa system failure refuted\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. 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