DNK International By Xinhua
Namibia has extended a one month amnesty program allowing foreign nationals who have overstayed their immigration permits to leave the country voluntarily.
In a public notice issued Saturday, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security said the amnesty took effect on December 15 and was initially to end on January 16, 2026.
“By this notice, the public and foreign nationals are hereby informed that the period of the amnesty has been extended to January 20,” the ministry said.
According to the ministry, this extension provides additional time and opportunity for foreign nationals who have overstayed their permits to come forward voluntarily and regularize their status by exiting the country, without the risk of arrest, detention, prosecution, penalties, or administrative sanctions related to overstay offenses.
“As such, all concerned individuals are strongly encouraged to make use of this extended period to report themselves at the nearest immigration office or border post for guidance on exit procedures before the amnesty expires on January 20,” the ministry said.
Meanwhile, the ministry highlighted that no further extension will be granted, and failure to comply within the current amnesty period will result in law enforcement action.
[DNK-International@January 18,2026]
