US travel advisory doesn't affect visa policy for Namibia

The US Embassy in Windhoek said Namibia’s travel advisory level has not changed since 2023 and remains at Level 2 due to concerns primarily related to health and crime. The embassy issued a statement on Tuesday to give context to the current Level 2 Travel Advisory for Namibia, as well as a recent US presidential proclamation affecting visa entries from select countries."The Level 2 advisory is not unique to Namibia and is shared by many nations worldwide, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.“It is designed to guide travellers in making informed decisions and does not represent a punitive action nor does it restrict travel or visa processing,” the statement said. National securityAccording to the embassy, contrary to recent media reports and public concerns, Namibia is not affected by President Donald Trump's proclamation, which restricts entry to nationals of certain countries due to national security and public safety considerations.The advisory was most recently renewed on 23 December 2024 as part of the US government’s annual global update for all countries.“There have been no changes to visa eligibility for Namibian nationals,” the statement emphasised. “Namibia is not included in the proclamation, and the US Embassy in Windhoek remains open and committed to facilitating legitimate travel.”The Embassy said that Namibians continue to be warmly welcomed as visitors, students, and business travellers and that bilateral travel remains robust.“We value our people-to-people ties with Namibia and are committed to ongoing engagement and cooperation across a range of shared priorities,” said the statement signed by Rachelle Duck, acting public affairs officer for the US Embassy.

US travel advisory doesn't affect visa policy for Namibia

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US travel advisory doesn't affect visa policy for Namibia

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