Department — Tourism Services

Unlocking Namibia's
Tourism Opportunity

IBDFN assists tourism investors, lodge developers, tour operators and hospitality businesses to obtain the required licences, MEFT approvals and Investment Centre certificates to legally operate in Namibia's world-class tourism sector.

⚖ Tourism Act No. 21 of 2000
Governing Legislation
Tourism Act No. 21 of 2000 National Heritage Act No. 27 of 2004 Nature Conservation Ordinance No. 4 of 1975 Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 Foreign Investments Act No. 27 of 1990
Our Services

Tourism Services Portfolio

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Tourism Enterprise Licensing
Registration and licensing of accommodation establishments, lodges, guesthouses, campsites and restaurants with the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB).
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Tour Operator Registration
Tour operator and travel agent registration and licensing with MEFT/NTB, vehicle permits for tourism transport and guide certification coordination.
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Conservancy & Eco-Tourism
Communal conservancy establishment advisory, joint venture tourism agreements, concession applications in national parks and protected areas.
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Tourism Investment Facilitation
Investment Centre registration, NIPDB liaison, foreign investment approvals and financing facilitation for lodge, hotel and resort development projects.
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Wildlife Activity Permits
Hunting concession applications, game farm registration, CITES export permits for game products and trophy export documentation from MET.
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EIA for Tourism Projects
Environmental Clearance Certificates for lodge, resort and tourism infrastructure development — mandatory before construction under the EMA 2007.
Downloads

Tourism Application Forms

Application / LicenceAuthorityCategoryRequirementsAccess
Tourism Enterprise Registration (NTB)Namibia Tourism BoardTourism LicenceRequirementsNTB Portal ↗
Game Farm / Hunting Concession ApplicationMinistry of Environment & TourismWildlifeRequirementsMET Portal ↗
IBDFN Tourism Services IntakeIBDFNAll Tourism Services—IBDFN Form ↗