Chinese Embassy in Namibia
Ambassador: Mr. Zhang Yiming
Address: 28 Hebenstreit Street, Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek (P. O. Box 22777)
Tel: +264-61-402598
24 Hours Service Tel: +264-61-402656 (day time); +246-61-811228200 (24-hour cell phone number)
Fax: +264-61-402655
Office Hours: 08:30-12:00, 14:30-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: chinaemb_na@mfa.gov.cn
Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Namibia
Tel: 00264-61-372814
00264-61-372800 (Overseas Chinese Affairs)
Emergency Call: 00264-61-247189
Fax:00264-61-249122
Office Hours: 09:00-11:30, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office
Address: 66 Gevers Street, Windhoek (P.O. Box 21350)
Tel: +264-61-277370
Fax: +264-61-221325
Brief Intro
Located in the southwestern Africa, Namibia belongs to the west part of South African Plateau, bordered on the north by the Atlantic Ocean. It has tropical desert climate. Due to its high altitude, the climate is mild and the temperature varies not great during the year. The annual average temperature is about 20℃ (68℉). There are four seasons: spring (September - November), summer (December – February), autumn (March to May) and winter (June - August).
Land Area: about 824, 269 square kilometers (318,252 square miles)
Capital: Windhoek
Time: It is 1 hour earlier than GMT and 7 hours later than Beijing Time.
Official Language: English (Afrikaans and German are also spoken.)
Major Religions: Christianism (90%)
Currency: cent, Namibia dollar
Holidays:
New Year (January 1), Independence/National Day (March 21), Labor Day (May 1), African Independence Day (May 25), Heroes' Day (August 26), Day of Goodwill (October 7), Human Rights Day (December 10)
Religious festivals: Easter, Ascension Day, Christmas
Notices for Chinese Going to Namibia
1. Namibian embassy in China issues the visa. Hong Kong and Macau citizens with valid passport or round-trip ticket can stay without visas for 30 days.
2. Chinese motor vehicle driver license issued by Chinese traffic authority is recognized in Namibia. But the license holder should get a certificate and then have it attested by Chinese Department of Consular Affairs and their Embassy. After re-attestation in Chinese Embassy there, one can get a local driver license from Namibian traffic departments.
Please contact Embassy of Namibia in China if Namibian citizens are in problems there.
Related China Embassies in Africa: Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda
I am wanting to get a Z visa to begin my teaching job in China. Currently South Africa's Chinese embassies are not issuing visas. Can I go to Namibia and apply for one?
How long does it take for me to get it?
How much does it cost?
The normal processing time for a work visa is four working days.
The cost is 1,300 Namibian dollars.
Tel: (+264 61)402598