What documents do I need when applying for a duplicate or full birth certificate?

1. Duly filled application form [PDF]
2. Certified copies of legal documents showing proof of Namibian descent
3. Application fee of US$10.00 in cash, money order or certified United States bank check (personal checks will not be accepted) payable to the Embassy of Namibia (fees below). Payments must be in US Dollars.
4. A self-addressed, pre-paid envelope from DHL, FEDEX or United States Postal Service only with tracking. Receipt of payment for the envelope must be attached. Please do NOT send UPS envelopes.

What do I do with the completed documents?

Once you have all the required documents, please place them in one envelope and mail them to the following address:

How long does it take?

In general the process takes 2 – 4 months. However, the speed at which your papers will be processed depends greatly on your ability to furnish the Embassy with all the proper documents. It is always recommended that you send your application material far in advance of when your need them and that you make copies of your records before sending them through the mail.