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Business Travel Requirements for an Namibia Visa for Irish Citizens

1. Overseas Processing

   There is no Embassy representation for this destination in Ireland. All applications are processed abroad using our CIBTvisas office in England. Overseas courier fees of €75.00 + VAT per order apply in addition to the fees listed

2. Visa Eligibility

   A business visa is required by all those who intend to visit Namibia for purposes of training, conducting audits, visiting their subsidiary companies and volunteer work. Applicants attending meetings, exploring business opportunities and attending workshops (not as a facilitator) are visa exempt.       

   There are no specific guidelines issued by the High Commission regarding the issuance of business visas, it is on a case by case scenario and the High Commission's decision will be final and cannot be contested by CIBTvisas. 

3. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least three blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

4. Proof of Residency

   Evidence of Irish residency. This must be shown as:

   A valid Irish residency visa in actual passport

   or

   An original valid Irish residency card plus a colour copy of both sides

5. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

6. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's Irish employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Irish postal address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://cibtvisas.ie/forms?formname=Business%20Introduction%20Letter%20Sample.pdf to complete your letter.

   Note that most consulates require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.

7. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Consulate.  See directory of Embassies & Consulates for full details
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Match the Business Introduction Letter with regards to the requested number of entries and the length of visa required where a Business Introduction Letter is requested
   • Bear the stamp of the inviting company
   • Bear the signature of the inviting party

8. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:

   • A colour copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel
   • All documents required for the next destination

9. Proof of Accommodation

   A copy of the accommodation booking confirmation

10. Proof of Insurance

    Copy of actual travel insurance policy certificate (email not accepted). The certificate must state:

    • Full name of the applicant
    • That the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip

    Applicants who are covered by their company's insurance policy must supply an Irish company letter from their employer as proof.

    
    CIBTvisas offers a fully comprehensive selection of Embassy approved Travel Insurance products ranging from single trip European options through to worldwide multi-trip policies through our third party provider. Please visit https://cibtvisas.ie/insurance for further details.

11. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed application form. This form must:

    • Be free of corrections
    • Have a blank space where a question is not applicable
    • Not include N/A as an answer to any question 

12. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Confirmation included in this kit.

13. Visa Conditions

    Applicants should apply for the visa no more than two weeks prior to travel.