Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Namibia
Level published by the State Department on 14.05.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Namibia — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
near John Meinert Street
402 Independence Avenue
5 Conradie Street
general
near Conradie Street
acupuncture
Wecke Street Windhoek
general
Windhoek
general
15 Outeniqua Street Windhoek
near Rev. Michael Scott Street
near Hugo Street
near Mozart Street
psychiatry
near Rhino Street
near Rhino Street
near Slater Street
dermatology
21 Trift Street Windhoek
general
Mo-Th 08:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-15:00
21 Trift Street Windhoek
general
Mo-Thu 08:00-17:00; Fri 08:00-15:00
near Simeon Shixungileni Street
general
43 General Murtala Mohammed Avenue (Omuramba Weg) Windhoek
plastic_surgery;dental_oral_maxillo_facial_surgery;surgery;fertility
19 Heinitzburg St Windhoek
urology
9 Heliodoor Street Windhoek
11 Koch Street Windhoek
dermatology
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa-Su off
10 Schröder Street
8 Akwamaryn Street
paediatrics;neonatology
Seretse Khama Street Windhoek
dermatology
near Kiekebusch Street
otolaryngology
Kornalyn Street Windhoek
near Van Zyl Street
Judika Street Windhoek
Independence Avenue
near Hamutenya Wanahepo Ndadi Street
33
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
near Hamutenya Wanahepo Ndadi Street
81 Abraham Mashego Street Windhoek
Onganga Street Windhoek
general
Mo-Fr 07:00-13:00,14:00-17:00
Katjikuru Katjiuongua Street Windhoek
near Grove Street
otolaryngology
near Grove Street
surgery
near Grove Street
paediatrics
Mo-Th 07:30-16:30; Fr 07:30-12:00; Sa-Su off
near Grove Street
anaesthetics
near Grove Street
orthopaedics
near Werner List Street
near Independence Avenue
181 Independence Avenue Windhoek
near Independence Avenue
Windhoek
near Rev. Michael Scott Street
near Independence Avenue
233 Ooievaar St Windhoek
near Rhino Street
near Tal Street
near Beethoven Street
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-13:00
near Independence Avenue
near General Murtala Mohammed Avenue
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:30; Sa-Su,PH off
near Dr. A. Bernard May St
near Berg Street
near Kingfisher Road
near Otto Nitzsche Street
near Centaurus Road
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; Su,PH 09:00-13:00
near Bessemer Street
Independence Avenue Windhoek
near Sal Island Street
4850 Kanna Street Windhoek
near Boysen Street
near Hamutenya Wanahepo Ndadi Street
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-13:00; Su,PH off
Windhoek
near Abraham Mashego Street
Abraham Mashego Street Windhoek
near Shire Street
Mo-Th 08:30-19:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-17:00
near Grove Street
Mo-Th 08:30-18:00; Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa-Su off
near Ombika Street
Mo-Fr 07:30-23:00; Sa-Su 08:00-23:00
2460 Boitumelo Street Windhoek
134 Robert Mugabe Avenue Windhoek
Mo-Th 09:00-15:00; Fr 09:00-14:00
Grimm St Windhoek
2 Crohn Street
Marien Ngouabi Street Windhoek
145 Independence Avenue Windhoek
Th-Tu 09:00-12:00; We 09:00-12:00, 14:00-16:00
near Werner List Street
near Fidel Castro Street
58 Simeon Shixungileni Street Windhoek
Mo-Th 08:00-16:00; Fr 08:00-13:30
near Vogelsang Street
52 Simeon Shixungileni Street Windhoek
3 Dr. António Agostinho Neto Square Windhoek
Mo-Fr 09:00-14:30
54 Toermalin Street Windhoek
Mo-Fr 08:30-11:30,14:00-15:30
near Independence Avenue
near Independence Avenue
near Mburumba Kerina Street
near Mburumba Kerina Street
near Viljoen Street
near Western Bypass
Richardine Kloppers
24/7
near Long Island Street
near Omongo Street
near Danela Street
near Mburumba Kerina Street
near John Meinert Street
near Rhino Street
near Independence Avenue
Joule St
near Independence Avenue
near Frans Indongo Street
near Wilibald Kapuenene Street
near Hamutenya Wanahepo Ndadi Street
near Chasie Street
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 0.0 · 10-17 0.0 · 10-18 0.0 · 10-19 0.0 · 10-20 0.0 · 10-21 0.0 · 10-22 0.0 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Windhoek in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Elevation: MET Norway terrain model (CC BY 4.0), read from its forecast.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Areas of active cholera transmission are localized to Kunene (last case reported 6-9 months ago) and Otozondjupa (last case reported 3-6 months ago) in Namibia. Cholera is rare in travelers. Certain factors may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease ( more information ). Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Namibia. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Namibia.
CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Namibia take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
In Namibia, poliovirus has been identified in the past year. Travelers to Namibia are at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus.
Dogs infected with rabies are commonly found in Namibia. Rabies is also present in some terrestrial wildlife species. If rabies exposures occur while in Namibia, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.
Recommended for most travelers. Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Direct travel from United States: Vaccine is not required. Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥9 months old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. 3 Updated April 23, 2025 See footnotes
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
High incidence: a long stay or time in care settings warrants a test on return.
Coverage too low to stop the virus circulating: check your two MMR doses before leaving.
Transmission limited to some areas: repellent, and the CDC says which.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
Dans les zones rurales, les soins médicaux ne sont pas toujours assurés. Les hôpitaux privés disposent de services de soins complets et sont mieux équipés que les hôpitaux publics. Ils exigent toutefois une avance sur le paiement ou une garantie financière avant de commencer un traitement. Il peut être utile d'avoir avec soi son propre matériel de pansement et ses propres seringues à usage unique. Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N'oubliez toutefois pas que l'importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou l'importation de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
La situation sanitaire de la Namibie est globalement satisfaisante : les installations médicales sont nombreuses (à Windhoek en particulier) et les médecins généralement bien formés et compétents. Il convient néanmoins de privilégier les établissements privés. Un système de pharmacies de garde existe dans les villes les plus importantes.
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
La Fièvre Hémorragique de Crimée Congo est une maladie virale potentiellement mortelle qui se transmet à l’humain soit par piqûres de tiques, soit par contact avec du sang ou des tissus d’animaux infectés. Le traitement est symptomatique et il n’existe pas de vaccin.
Les mesures de prévention associent la prévention des piqures d’insectes et de tiques (cf. ci-après) ainsi que l’éviction des contacts avec le bétail ou les animaux domestiques pouvant être infectés. En cas de symptômes ou de doute, consulter en urgence un médecin.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site Santé Publique France .
Le paludisme (ou malaria) est une maladie parasitaire transmise par piqûres de moustiques infectés. Les formes bénignes associent des symptômes de type grippal : fièvre, frissons, fatigue, maux de tête, courbatures, vomissements. Des…
Le choléra est une infection digestive bactérienne qui se transmet par ingestion d’aliments mal cuits (fruits de mer, par exemple) ou souillés (fruits et légumes) et/ ou ingestion d’eau contaminée. Cette maladie, dite « des mains sales », se traduit par des troubles digestifs sévères (diarrhée liquide abondante, crampes abdominales, vomissements), un état de faiblesse générale et parfois de la fièvre.
La prévention repose sur la vaccination et le respect des règles d’hygiène alimentaire (se laver régulièrement les mains, ne consommer que de l’eau en bouteille, peler les fruits et légumes, manger de la nourriture cuite ; utilisation des installations sanitaires). Les personnes présentant les signes de la maladie doivent consulter un médecin en urgence.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .
Les zones les plus peuplées et les plus insalubres (townships, nord du pays) sont propices à la propagation de nombreuses maladies dont le choléra.
La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.
Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la…
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call 211111 (in Windhoek) or 10111 (everywhere else) and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Namibia .
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Namibia. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro .
Namibia’s hot and dry climate can cause skin problems and dehydration. Make sure you carry a good supply of drinkable water.
Namibia has one of the highest prevalence rates of HIV in the world. In 2021 the UNAIDS Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic estimated that around 210,000 adults aged 15 or over were living with HIV. This was around 11.8% of the adult population, compared to around 0.2% of adults in the UK. Take normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
There are good medical facilities in Windhoek. Private hospitals may insist on payment before starting treatment even if you have comprehensive travel insurance. They may ask you to pay and reclaim from your insurer later. Some travel insurance policies are not recognised by some Namibian hospitals. Check if your product is accepted in Namibia before you travel and get alternative coverage, if needed.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Namibia where some staff speak English.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (15.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (11.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 14.05.2026
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 emergency services and medical facilities. Health facilities are limited and may not have adequate supplies of basic medications, especially outside of large cities.
Namibia: Drought - May 2024ReliefWeb ↗read 16.10.20262024-05-29
Source: ReliefWeb (OCHA), via HDX — CC BY
10-16 0.0 · 10-17 0.0 · 10-18 0.0 · 10-19 0.0 · 10-20 0.0 · 10-21 0.0 · 10-22 0.0 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is 19 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 16 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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L’ambassade de France à Windhoek dispose de capacités limitées pour venir en aide aux Français en cas de crise. Les Français qui se rendent dans le pays sont responsables de leur propre sécurité. Ils sont invités à s’assurer qu’ils disposent de moyens nécessaires en cas de difficultés (vérifier les termes des contrats d’ assurance , s’assurer de disposer des moyens financiers nécessaires pour couvrir d’éventuels frais d’hospitalisation ou d’évacuation, etc.).
L’ambassade de France en Namibie ne délivre pas de titres d’identité et de voyage. En cas de perte ou de vol de passeport, l’ambassade peut délivrer un laissez-passer permettant le retour en France. Le consulat général de France à Johannesburg est compétent pour toutes les autres démarches administratives concernant les Français résidents ou de passage en Namibie.
En cas d’urgence, l’ambassade de France à Windhoek peut être jointe pendant les horaires d’ouverture (8h-12h30/14h00-17h45, vendredi 8h/13h00), au +264 61 27 67 00.
En cas d’urgence en dehors de ces horaires, le consulat général de France à Johannesburg peut être joint au +27 82 467 2588.
En cas d’incident grave dans le pays pendant votre séjour, pensez à rassurer vos proches.
Dernière actualisation le 11/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour
L’accès à certaines zones est réglementé. C’est le cas de la « Diamond Restricted Area » ou « Speergebiet » dans l’extrême sud-ouest du pays, entre Lüderitz et Oranjemund (l’accès à Lüderitz est libre), ou de certaines parties de parcs naturels pour lesquels un permis doit être sollicité au préalable.
La frontière avec l’Angola est à plusieurs endroits matérialisée par une simple clôture de barbelés peu élevée et n’est parfois pas matérialisée du tout. Transgresser la frontière, ne serait-ce que de quelques mètres, est passible d’une amende et/ou d’une peine d’emprisonnement.
Le camping sauvage est interdit en Namibie. Il peut s’avérer dangereux, en raison de l’isolement et de la présence d’animaux sauvages et de braconniers. A noter la présence accrue d’unités anti-braconnage dans les parcs nationaux de la bande de Caprivi, qui ont l’autorisation de faire usage de leurs armes en cas de soupçon : la coopération avec ces unités (plutôt que la fuite) doit donc être la conduite à adopter.
La Namibie, qui bénéficie d’une situation politique stable et possède des infrastructures de bon niveau dans certains domaines, n’est toutefois pas exempte de risques spécifiques, du fait notamment de la délinquance qui y sévit, dans le contexte de fortes inégalités sociales. À Windhoek et dans les autres villes du pays, les conditions de sécurité nécessitent une vigilance accrue depuis quelques années. Même si l’ensemble du territoire namibien ne présente pas de problèmes de sécurité comparables à ceux de l’Afrique du Sud, l’atmosphère, a priori paisible, de la capitale et de Swakopmund (sur la côte), peut être trompeuse : les vols, parfois avec agression physique, de jour comme de nuit, sont assez courants dans les grandes villes (particulièrement du fait de pickpockets ou lors de retraits d’argent aux distributeurs), surtout à l’approche des fêtes de fin d’année. Des cas d’agression à l’arme blanche sont signalés, visant particulièrement les touristes, dans les quartiers ouest et nord de la capitale. Les fraudes à la carte bancaire sont régulières.
Sur la route, il est recommandé de ne s’arrêter qu’aux stations-service ou aux postes de police. Il peut arriver que la police namibienne mette en place des contrôles sur la route, reconnaissables par la présence de véhicules de police et de plusieurs policiers. Des postes de contrôle fixes, signalés par un panneau, se trouvent également parfois aux abords des agglomérations.
Les accidents de la circulation, dus à l’imprudence des conducteurs, à la vitesse ou au terrain défavorable, sont très nombreux, et parfois mortels. Il est fortement déconseillé de conduire la nuit, en raison de la présence d’animaux, parfois de grosse taille, errant sur la route, attirés et éblouis par la lueur des phares.
Les éclatements de pneus (parfois avec perte de contrôle du véhicule) et impacts sur le pare-brise sont très fréquents. L’utilisation de véhicules 4x4 avec feux de croisement allumés est recommandée dès que l’on doit quitter les routes goudronnées.
Sur les pistes, c’est-à-dire les routes de catégorie « C » et au-delà, bien que la vitesse soit officiellement limitée à 100 km/h, il convient de ne pas excéder les 80 km/h compte tenu des traversées d’animaux, de la tenue de route irrégulière, des conditions climatiques qui peuvent changer très rapidement, des brusques variations du terrain, des risques de montées des eaux dans des lits de rivière auparavant asséchés, etc. C’est d’ailleurs la limite imposée par beaucoup des compagnies de location de véhicules, au-dessus de laquelle l’assurance ne fonctionne plus.
En Namibie, aucune alcoolémie n’est tolérée au volant.
D’une manière générale, il est recommandé de :
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. (published 18.08.2025)
Les voyages en Namibie sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Évitez cependant les manifestations de tout genre, car des débordements sont possibles. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements
Les vols et les agressions à main armée sont fréquents, surtout à Windhoek et à Swakopmund. Les criminels opèrent souvent en petites bandes. Il est entre autres recommandé d'observer les mesures de précaution ci-après:
Des tremblements de terre de moindre intensité se produisent parfois. Durant la saison sèche, des incendies peuvent se déclarer dans les forêts et le bush . Pendant la saison des pluies le lit asséché d'une rivière peut se transformer en quelques instants en torrent impétueux. Consultez les prévisions météorologiques et suivez les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales. Namibian Meteorological Service World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 18.08.2025 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Namibia, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Muggers often target tourists in Windhoek. Attacks may be violent and can take place at any time of day and in busy city-centre locations. To reduce your personal risk:
Gangs sometimes try to enter vehicles at busy intersections in Windhoek. Theft from vehicles, particularly at service stations, is common. To reduce the risks:
To reduce the risk of robberies from taxis:
There have been cases of credit card skimming at some hotels and lodges. Always keep your card in sight when paying and check your statement.
Always carry UK photo ID. You may need to show ID at police checkpoints in Windhoek and other major towns and cities. Keep copies of the photo page of your passport and important documents separately in a safe place.
Same-sex relationships are not illegal in Namibia. Certain same-sex sexual acts are illegal, but generally not prosecuted. There are no laws against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Conservative attitudes towards LGBT+ individuals remain, especially in rural regions. Showing affection in public may result in unwanted attention.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Penalties for using or smuggling illegal drugs can be severe. Penalties include large fines and imprisonment.
It’s illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any protected wild animal or trade its parts without a licence. You will be prosecuted and could get a fine or prison sentence for buying or trafficking these goods, including ivory and rhino horn.
Police have detained people for taking pictures of the President’s official residence. Check before taking photographs of government buildings or in secure areas.
Make sure your travel insurance covers you for any adventure activities you plan to do, like quad biking, dune boarding or hot air ballooning.
If you are planning to drive in Namibia, see information on driving abroad .
You’ll need to have your valid UK photocard driving licence with you in the car.
Take out comprehensive insurance as accidents are common on gravel and dirt roads. If you’re planning to hire a car, check what insurance cover is…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Namibia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2026-05-14travel.state.gov ↗updated 14.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026
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 emergency services and medical facilities. Health facilities are limited and may not have adequate supplies of basic medications, especially outside of large cities.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise a high degree of caution
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 15, 2026 05:12 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe and include lengthy prison sentences. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Local authorities may request to see your identification at any time.
You must obtain a permit from the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to import and operate a drone in Namibia. The permit approval process can take several weeks. Remote piloting forms – Namibia Civil Aviation Authority
Namibia strictly regulates the exports of minerals, including diamonds, as well as cultural items and wildlife products. Exporting restricted goods requires prior approval from the relevant local authorities. Convicted offenders could face heavy fines and/or imprisonment.
Photography of sensitive installations is prohibited. This includes:
Seek permission before taking photos of individuals.
To avoid offending local sensitivities:
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Namibia. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Namibia by an abducting parent:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
Traffic drives on the left. You may drive in Namibia with your valid Canadian driver’s licence, provided it is in English. However, and particularly if your licence is in French, it is strongly recommended that you obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Canada before your departure, since it cannot be obtained once in Namibia. Without an IDP, it can be extremely difficult to obtain car insurance for rentals. Insurance companies and rental car agencies may require an IDP or Namibian driver’s licence to honour insurance claims, even if such proof was not requested when purchasing the insurance policy. If renting a car, pay particular attention to the insurance coverage. Many standard insurance policies do not cover single-vehicle accidents, which are the most common type in Namibia. Ensure that you have comprehensive insurance coverage. Penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are severe. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.079%. A charge of homicide can be made against a driver involved in an accident resulting in death. International Driving Permit
The currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD). The South African rand (ZAR) is also accepted. Major credit cards are widely accepted in cities, and most ATMs are linked to international networks. Cash is necessary outside urban centres and at gas stations.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 15, 2026 05:12 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Always carry UK photo ID. You may need to show ID at police checkpoints in Windhoek and other major towns and cities. Keep copies of the photo page of your passport and important documents separately in a safe place.
Same-sex relationships are not illegal in Namibia. Certain same-sex sexual acts are illegal, but generally not prosecuted. There are no laws against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Conservative attitudes towards LGBT+ individuals remain, especially in rural regions. Showing affection in public may result in unwanted attention. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Penalties for using or smuggling illegal drugs can be severe. Penalties include large fines and imprisonment.
It’s illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any protected wild animal or trade its parts without a licence. You will be prosecuted and could get a fine or prison sentence for buying or trafficking these goods, including ivory and rhino horn.
Police have detained people for taking pictures of the President’s official residence. Check before taking photographs of government buildings or in secure areas.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
L'alcool au volant est interdit (0 pour mille). Photographier des avions, des installations militaires et des bâtiments gouvernementaux peut causer des désagréments. Cependant, il n'est pas évident de savoir ce qui relève de ces catégories. En cas de doute, demandez l’autorisation aux forces de sécurité locales ou renoncez à prendre la photo. L'importation et l'utilisation de drones sont soumises à une réglementation stricte. Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants , y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont durement réprimées. Les conditions de détention sont précaires.
Une grande partie de la population réprouve les relations homosexuelles et la transsexualité.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 18.08.2025 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 07:00 (Africa/Windhoek)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
No value published by the World Bank in the last eight years for Namibia: hospital beds per 1,000 people.
Reading: With 0.6 physicians per 1,000 people (87% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 397 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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Depuis le 1er avril 2025, les ressortissants français souhaitant effectuer un court séjour en Namibie ont besoin d’un visa. Ce visa peut être délivré à l’arrivée sur le territoire namibien ("visa on arrival") aux points d’entrée suivants : aéroports de Windhoek et de Walvis Bay, postes frontières de Impalila Island, Katima Mulilo, Mohembo, Ngoma, Noordoewer, Orangenmund, Oshikango et Trans-Kalahari. Les autres postes frontières, situés dans des zones à très mauvaise couverture téléphonique, ne disposent pas nécessairement des équipements nécessaires pour traiter les demandes de visa à l’arrivée. Le visa peut être également obtenu en ligne, sur le site https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/# (cliquer sur "visa on arrival", pas sur "holiday visa").
Ce visa de court séjour est destiné aux personnes venant en Namibie pour une visite familiale, pour y faire du tourisme, pour assister à une conférence (seulement à titre passif, c’est à dire sans y prendre la parole), pour affaires (entretiens, prospection commerciale), pour raison médicale, pour raison diplomatique. Il n’autorise pas à travailler en Namibie, même à titre bénévole. Toute fausse déclaration sur les motifs du séjour en Namibie est passible de poursuites pouvant conduire à l’incarcération des personnes suspectées d’avoir violé les conditions de leur séjour.
Tout voyageur quittant le pays après la date d’expiration de son visa encourt arrestation et détention, puis comparution devant un juge et paiement d’une forte amende. Il importe de vérifier les dates figurant sur le tampon apposé à l’arrivée par la police namibienne. En effet, les erreurs sont fréquentes.
Pour toute prolongation de séjour (pour raisons de santé ou autres), il est nécessaire, avant l’expiration du visa, de contacter le Ministry…
Une attestation de vaccination antiamarile – de préférence un certificat international – est exigée pour les personnes arrivant d’un pays présentant un risque de transmission de la fièvre jaune.
Pour plus d’informations :
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 18.08.2025 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Namibia’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Namibia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Namibian High Commission in the UK .
To enter Namibia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. It must also have at least 3 blank pages. If you’re travelling to Namibia through South Africa read the South Africa travel advice .
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
From 1 April 2025 you will need a visa to visit Namibia. The Namibian authorities have launched a visa on arrival scheme, which is extended to UK passport holders.
You can either apply for a visa on arrival when you arrive at a Port of Entry for Namibia, or you can apply online before you travel for an e-visa. For either route, the cost is 1,600 Namibian dollars for travellers over 11 years old. Children between the ages of 11 to 6 will will be charged 800 Namibian dollars. Children under the age of 6 will not be charged a fee for a visa on arrival. When granted a visa on arrival, you will receive a multiple entry visa valid for the period that you have requested.
If you plan to work or volunteer, or if you want to stay longer, you must apply for the appropriate visa. These categories are not covered by the visa on arrival process.
Full details on how to apply for the online e-Visa for Visa on Arrival, including the online application form, can be found at Visa On Arrival .
This link also includes information on the process for the application and the documentation required.
Apply through the Namibian High Commission in the UK .
Make sure you get your passport stamped.
Make sure the date on your entry stamp and the amount of time you have been given to stay is correct. Immigration officials will check these details when you leave Namibia.
The Namibian authorities could detain, arrest or fine you if you overstay or have an incorrect or missing entry stamp in your passport.
If you’re a parent travelling with children aged 17 and under, you must carry their:
Namibian immigration officials will not accept an abridged (short) birth certificate. If your child was born in the UK, you can order a full unabridged birth certificate online .
If you’re a legal guardian and your name is not on the birth certificate, you will need to have documentation to prove…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 14.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Muggers often target tourists in Windhoek. Attacks may be violent and can take place at any time of day and in busy city-centre locations.
What the texts say · Gangs sometimes try to enter vehicles at busy intersections in Windhoek. Theft from vehicles, particularly at service stations, is common.
What the texts say · Penalties for using or smuggling illegal drugs can be severe. Police have detained people for taking pictures of the President’s official residence.
What the texts say · There have been cases of credit card skimming at some hotels and lodges.
What the texts say · Demonstrations are rare and occur mostly in Windhoek.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 10.12.2025 · read 30.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 15.10.2026 · read 30.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is 19 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 16 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
La conduite s'effectue à gauche. La plus grande prudence est de mise sur les routes non goudronnées. La vitesse doit être adaptée aux circonstances. Des accidents graves, souvent mortels, se produisent régulièrement en raison d’une conduite imprévisible et dangereuse et de la présence de gibier sur la route. Ayez toujours suffisamment d'eau, de provisions et de roues de secours avec vous. Les déplacements à travers le pays sont déconseillés la nuit. Les points de passage des frontières peuvent être fermés à court terme, par exemple afin d’endiguer la propagation de maladies. Informez-vous auprès des autorités locales ou directement auprès des postes-frontières.
L'accès à certaines régions de Namibie est réglementé. D’autres zones sont interdites mais ne sont pas toujours indiquées comme telles. Toute personne franchissant illégalement la frontière avec l'Angola s'expose à une arrestation, à une amende ou à une peine de prison. Il est recommandé de s’informer auprès des autorités et de la population locale. Portez toujours sur vous une copie de votre passeport y compris la page comportant le tampon d'entrée / le visa afin de pouvoir vous identifier lors de contrôles de police. Personnes mineures: veuillez vous informer par avance auprès de l’Ambassade de la Namibie à Genève au sujet des prescriptions d’entrée particulières pour les personnes mineures. Ambassade de la République de Namibie
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 18.08.2025 · read 15.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
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CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — With 0.6 physicians per 1,000 people (87% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 397 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
24 Willemien Street - PO BOX 20484, Windhoek, Namibie
+264 61 27 67 00 · France Diplomatie
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/informat ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
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Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
Numéro d'urgence général: 10111 Windhoek City Police Service: 302 302 Dispositions douanières de Namibie: Traveller’s Guide Information Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d'urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional pour l’Afrique australe à Pretoria, Afrique du Sud Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d’entrée (documents d’identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l’importation et l’exportation d’animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse Republic of Namibia: Visa on Arrival
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British passport — British embassy and consulates
116 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
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American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
38 Metje Street, Windhoek
phone not published
OpenStreetMap
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Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Telephone: 10111, 999, 112 (ambulance, fire, police)
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
English is an official language in Namibia: no translated phrases here.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
October 15, 2026 05:12 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 14.05 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 18.08 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10State Department · updated 14.05 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10State Department · updated 14.05 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 10111
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
At today's level 2/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10
0.6 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
11.2 homicides per 100,000 people (2021) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 10.10DFAE · updated 18.08 · read 15.10
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 15.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 15.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 18.08 · read 15.10
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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