BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Birth Certificates are issued to people who are/were born inside Namibia ONLY.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration Safety and Security no longer issues Abridged Birth Certificates and only issues Full Birth Certificates.

  • APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE/FULL BIRTH CERTIFICATE
  • Completed application for Full/Duplicate Birth Certificate
  • If available, a copy of the lost birth certificate may be attached, but not compulsory
  • Declaration required if original is lost
  • If original is damaged, surrender when applying
  • If applicant still holds the SWA Birth Certificate, surrender and complete application for Dupl./Full Birth Certificate first
  • Applicants applying for a Full Birth Certificate for the First time are not required to pay
  • To download the application form please click the linkc app_for_duplicate_or_full_birth_certificate
  • APPLICATION FOR CORRECTION IN THE BIRTH REGISTER
  • Alteration form
  • Original Birth Certificate
  • Supporting documents to act as proof for requested change (from church/school)
  • Proof of Payment € 20.00 – Clearly state Name and application

APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF PARENT/S PARTICULARS

  • Application for correction of parent particulars on birth record
  • Notification of Birth Form
  • Certificate of copy of parent/s ID or Birth Certificate
  • Affidavit stating parental consent for change (from each parent on/to be added to the Birth Certificate
  • Proof of Payment € 20.00 – Clearly state Name and application

What do I do with the completed documents?

Once you have all the required documents, please submit it in person during the consular hours or send it via post to the following address:

The Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in Berlin, Germany
Reichstrasse 17
14052
Berlin

How long does it take?

The processing time is not certain and would depend on the Ministry of Home Affairs. Make sure to write an email address on the application form so that the Embassy can contact the applicant directly.

PAYMENT

No cash payments are accepted. Please deposit and attach or send proof of payment to visa@namibia-botschaft.de   Please put Name and Surname as reference

Account Details

Embassy of the Republic of Namibia

Commerzbank Berlin

IBAN: DE82 1004 0000 0262 5754 00

BIC: COBADEFFXXX