Passenger Information

The Namibia Airports Company is dedicated to attain its vision of being a world-class leader in airport operations and management, guided by its mission of developing and managing airports on sound business principles with due considerations in the interests of our stakeholders.

To ensure that your visit to Namibia is memorable, the NAC advises that you acquaint yourself with the following important information:

Forex and Banking

You can find the following banking outlets at the Hosea Kutako International Airport:

Cambio Seguro ( Bureau de Change)

Nova Cambio  ( Bureau de Change)
NAMPOST (Postal and Banking services)
Bank Windhoek Auto Teller Machine (ATM)

First National Bank (ATM)


Shuttles and Taxis

There are registered operators who offers shuttle and taxi services for passengers and travellers at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. 

Contact the respective airport information desk and loadmasters for assistance.

Health Requirements

Kindly note the following important health requirements:

Yellow fever inoculation is a requirement only if the journey to the Republic of Namibia entails passing through the Yellow Fever area of Africa by any means other than by an air scheduled air service. The validity of a Yellow Fever certificate begins 10 days after the date of vaccination.
Malaria is prevalent in the Northern and Eastern parts of Namibia and travellers are therefore advised to take necessary precaution, especially during the local rainy season, December to April.

Liquid Aerosols and Gels

Upon entering the NAC Airport, kindly ensure that containers of liquids, aerosols or gels in your hand luggage must be 100 ml/100 grams or less. All containers must fit in one (1) clear, closed and resealable plastic bag no more than one (1) litre in capacity. At the screening point, take your plastic bag out of your hand luggage and place it in one of the provided trays. One bag is allowed per passenger.

Any containers over 100 ml should be placed in checked-in baggage.

Medically necessary items and medicines are permitted to be carried in the hand luggage and documentation to support your medical needs or condition is not required; however, if you feel that it would help ease your screening, it should be presented to the screening officer.

Visa info

According to the Namibian Immigration Control Act, Act No.7 of 1993, a visitor requires a passport to enter Namibia, which must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended stay in the country, which is permitted for a maximum period of 90 days.
A visitor must be in possession of a valid return or onward air ticket or proof of other means of transportation enabling him/her to leave Namibia.

Visitors from the following countries do not require visas for stays of up to 90 days: Angola, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Cuba, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA, Mozambique, New Zealand, Portugal, Iceland, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Singapore, the Scandinavian countries, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
A person applying for transit visa, must submit proof, (if required) that they will be admitted to the country of their destination.


For more information on border control permit and fees contact the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration at: Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, Private Bag 13200, Windhoek.  Switchboard numbers: +264 81 9511000/ +264 81 951 0000,  Email:information.desk@mha.gov.na Website: www.mha.gov.na

Services for disabled passengers

Hosea Kutako International Airport is equipped with essential support equipment for passengers with reduced mobility, such as wheelchairs and prosthetic devices at no additional cost. The same applies to medication which may be required during your holiday.

Most airports offer a baggage service which should be booked in advance with the relevant airport authority. Please submit information at the time of reservation if you require special
assistance and if you suffer from a specific medical condition, so that you will receive preferential service.  Menzies Aviation, as the authorised ground-handling agency, will assist as per request from the airlines at HKIA.