The United States (US) embassy in Windhoek has confirmed that Namibia is not included in the latest US entry restrictions announced by president Donald Trump, reassuring Namibian citizens that their visa eligibility and travel to the US remain unchanged.
In a statement issued yesterday morning, the embassy addressed a presidential proclamation by Trump on 9 June which restricts entry into the US for nationals of several countries due to what they describe as “national security and public safety deficiencies.”
The statement stresses that Namibia is not among the affected nations, and there are no new limitations on visa eligibility for Namibian citizens.
“The United States values its people-to-people ties with Namibia, and Namibians who follow US immigration rules continue to be welcomed as visitors, students and business travellers,” they said.
The embassy also reiterated that the existing level two travel advisory for Namibia remains in place. This advisory, which urges travellers to “exercise increased caution” due to health and crime considerations, is a routine annual update and does not impose any restrictions on travel or visa processing.
“Namibia’s advisory level is consistent with many other countries globally and should not be interpreted as a punitive measure,” the embassy noted.
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