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Temporary Suspension of Mineral Rights

The Ministry of Mines and Energy will suspend the consideration and processing of all new applications for mineral rights for nine months as of 18 November 2020 to 17 August 2021. This suspension will only affect prospective or new applications and was necessitated due to the ministry reviewing the requirements and procedures under the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act relating to the application for mineral rights and other provisions not included in the Act. The suspension has been proposed for purposes of efficiency, and to allow the ministry to complete this process within the shortest time possible.

More information : Temporary Suspension of Mineral Rights

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NAMIBIA´S PUBLIC HEALTH CONVID-19 GENERAL REGULATIONS

NAMIBIA  HAS LIFTED ITS STATE OF EMERGENCY ON SEPTEMBER 17.  THE COUNTRY WILL NOW BE GUIDED BY THE NEW PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 GENERAL REGULATIONS DERIVED FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT OF 2015. THE NEW REGULATIONS HAVE BEEN IN FORCE AS FROM 24TH OF SEPTEMBER 2020 AND WILL END ON 21 OF OCTOBER 2020.

Only Namibian Citizens,  Namibian Permanent Residence Permit holders and those domiciled in Namibia to be permitted to enter the country.

Travellers going for business, education,  health or tourism purposes will be permitted to enter the country . These categories, with the exception of tourists will be required to obtain prior approval through the Namibian missions 14 days in advance before traveling to Namibia.

Travellers are required to present a negative SARS- COV PCR test,  valid for seven days upon arrival. Travellers to be tested for COVID-19 on day five of the quarantine period at any facility and location of their choice.

All travelers except tourist to be subjected to mandatory quarantine at own cost, at government approved quarantine facilities (available@ www.namibiaturismboard.com.na). Namibian citizens may apply in advance for safe quarantine at their residences at own cost.

All travellers, except tourists, to remain at the quarantine facilities for a period of seven days, depending on the second COVID-19 test results. Travellers to make own arrangement for the COVID-19 test in Namibia.

See below more  information:

Government Gazette

Immigration Control Act

Pathcare Covid Testing form

Pathcare Testing Centres

MOHSS Case InvestigationForm

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Air Namibia considers to evacuate stranded EU citizens from Namibia and Namibian citizens in Europe

Dear Namibian citizens now in Portugal
Air Namibia considers to evacuate stranded EU citizens from Namibia and Namibian citizens in Europe, collecting only from Frankfurt and London.
Tentative date for operation to Frankfurt is 27 May.
On the return flight Air Namibia would take Namibian nationals (and other citizens with Permanent Residency in Namibia) along if there are enough passengers.
The flight will be at own cost to the passengers. Government will only facilitate request for overflight and landing clearances. 
If you are a Namibian citizen or a  Namibia Permanent Residence holder that seek to return to Namibia via Frankfurt, you are eligeable.
Please provide to the Honorary Consulate the following information:
1. Full name and surname 
2. Nationality and passport
3. Current location and physical address
4. Email and mobile number 
5. Address in Namibia
The prize of a ticket will depend on the number of passengers.
In order to secure the seat, passenger should effect payment directly with Air Namibia.
Tickets will only be issued once payment reflects in the respective Air Namibia bank account.
Prospective passengers should send an email to callcentre@airnamibia.aero and Juanita.Klassen@airnamibia.aerocontaining containing the following:
1. Proof ofPayment
2. Reference Number ( name of country to be repatriated from)
3. Full Name and Surname
4. Bank utilised to make payment
Please do note that the 14days quarantine upon arrival regulation still stands.