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Namibia Enforces Visa Rules Amid US Deportations

4/16/2025

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Starting April 1, 2025, Namibia will enforce new visa requirements for US, UK, and 31 other nations, a move sparked by the UK's decision to revoke visa-free access for Namibians. In a bold statement, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah revealed the deportation of over 500 Americans living in the country without valid visas, emphasizing the need for fairness.

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Starting April 1, 2025, Namibia will enforce new visa requirements for US, UK, and 31 other nations, a move sparked by the UK's decision to revoke visa-free access for Namibians. In a bold statement, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah revealed the deportation of over 500 Americans living in the country without valid visas, emphasizing the need for fairness.