View Alerts and Messages Archive. Learn about the U. Birth certificates should be original or certified copies of the original. Alternatively, the parent could also present a court order granting him or her full legal custody of the child, or the death certificate of the other parent named on the birth certificate.
The U. Road Travel: Namibia has thousands of miles of unpaved roads. Road accidents, particularly on gravel roads, pose the most serious threat to visitors. Many gravel roads are well-maintained and can provide unaccustomed drivers a false sense of security, with road conditions shifting dramatically in certain areas. See recommendations below on road safety in Namibia.
Crime: Non-violent crimes of opportunity are the most common incidents reported by foreigners and include pick pocketing, purse snatching, ATM card skimming, and vehicle thefts and break-ins. Criminals sometimes brandish knives and guns. Violent crimes, including murder and rape, and property crimes increased in Windhoek over the last year.
Robberies occur at roadside rest stops. Transport crimes: Violent assaults on taxi passengers are known to occur; petty theft is prevalent and occurs on trains, buses, and in taxis. Checkpoints: The police maintain checkpoints approximately 9 miles 15 km outside of main cities and all major highways.
During the holiday season, additional checkpoints may be established along the Windhoek-Swakopmund highway B1. Victims of Crime: U. Embassy for assistance. Report crimes to the local police at and contact the U. Domestic Violence: U. Tourism: The tourism industry is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not commonly occur.
