Ministry of Home Affairs Executive Director Etienne Maritz

21 Apr

Namibia eases visa access to boost tourism and trade

ObserverMainMinistry of Home Affairs Executive Director Etienne Maritz

Niël Terblanché In order to strategically enhance its position as a gateway for tourism and trade, the Namibian government has initiated a new visa policy that allows travellers to obtain visas upon arrival at Walvis Bay harbour and other major entry points across the country. The new policy came into effect last Thursday and aims to streamline the entry process and make Namibia a more accessible and appealing destination for international visitors. Etienne Maritz, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, announced the policy shift and added that it aims to simplify travel logistics…

Travel to Botswana made even easier

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Niël Terblanché Namibians wishing to travel to Botswana will, from 1 April 2023 be able to do so for 24 hours per day. This is according to a notice released by the Executive Director of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Etienne Maritz, who said that the 24-hour Operation of the Trans-Kalahari and Mamuno border crossing points will be officially launched by Minister Albert Kawana and his counterpart from Botswana, Peggy Serame, on Saturday. In this regard, transport companies and travelers alike are requested to temporarily cease the movement of trucks and private vehicles from 08:00 and…

Govt approves 100% passport fee hike

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Clifton Movirongo The Ministry of Home Affairs has received government approval to increase passport application fees by 100 percent. The cabinet approval will see fees increase from the current N$200 to N$400. Ministry of Home Affairs Executive Director Etienne Maritz told the Windhoek Observer the planned price hike comes as the validity period for the passports has increased from five to ten years, with more pages included in the booklet. “Inflation and the cost for the passports are the major reasons for the increase. So, we are still in the process as our legal people are busy drafting the proclamation…