NamibiaVisas Journalists covering ILO Windhoek meeting need Namibia visa and work permit
Media covering the International Labour Organization's 15th African Regional Meeting in Windhoek from 2 to 4 December 2026 must get accreditation and a temporary Namibian work permit. Processing can take about four weeks in total, so early applications are advised.
Journalists planning to cover the International Labour Organization (ILO) 15th African Regional Meeting in Windhoek, Namibia, must secure media accreditation and a temporary work permit before travelling. The meeting runs from 2 to 4 December 2026, and the ILO says applications should be submitted as early as possible because permit processing can take around four weeks.
Key facts
- Event: ILO 15th African Regional Meeting, Windhoek, 2–4 December 2026
- Accreditation by email to [email protected]
- Journalists doing media work in Namibia need a temporary work permit
- Assessment takes about one week; permit processing up to three additional weeks
- Passport copy must be valid for at least six months
- All application material must be in English
Who needs to apply?
The requirements apply to journalists wishing to cover the Windhoek meeting. Anyone undertaking media work in Namibia also needs a temporary work permit, and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) will assist with that process.
Delegates from governments, employers' and workers' organizations across Africa will attend the meeting to discuss demographic change, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, and the green and climate transition. All plenary sittings will be available to follow online via ILO Live.
How do I apply for accreditation?
Media accreditation requests go by email to [email protected]. Applicants must also submit a visa application form and an International Journalist Work VISA Checklist, both provided by the ILO, and should consult its document on important information about working visits to Namibia.
Applications should be in English and include: a copy of a passport valid for at least six months; an official assignment letter from the media outlet; a valid press card or media accreditation; a link to the outlet's website and/or social media channels; the purpose of the visit and accommodation details; and a list of equipment including serial numbers.
How long does processing take?
MICT needs approximately one week to assess applications before passing them to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, which may take up to three additional weeks to process the temporary work permit. The ILO advises submitting everything as early as possible.
Further details on press badges and access to the conference venue will be given to accredited journalists.
What this means for travellers
Media representatives planning to travel to Windhoek for the meeting should allow roughly a month for the accreditation and permit steps and gather the required documents in English before applying. General media enquiries go to the ILO newsroom.
The meeting will also review progress since the Abidjan Declaration, adopted at the previous African Regional Meeting in 2019, and set priorities for future action. The agenda and related documents are available on the ILO website.