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About Embassy of the Republic of Namibia to the United States of America

The Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in Washington, D.C, is Namibia’s diplomatic mission to the United States of America. It is also accredited to the Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Namibia to the United States of America and non-resident Ambassador to the Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras is H.E Ambassador Margaret Mensah-Williams. The Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in Washington, D.C. has the responsibility of promoting relations of friendship and co-operation between the governments and the peoples of the Republic of Namibia and the United States of America. The Embassy’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: A. Political Matters Represent the President, the Government and the people of Namibia. Maintain, promote and expand for good political relations between Namibia and the United States as well as the areas of our accreditation. Promote and defend the political and economic interest of Namibia in the United States and the areas of our accreditation. B. Consular Matters Visa issuance Dissemination and/or replacement of passports for Namibian citizens Renewal and/or replacement of passports for Namibian citizens Issuance of Emergency Travel Documents for Namibian citizens in distress Providing advisory services to Namibian citizens Official documents authentication services Notary Public for Namibian citizens Solemnization of marriages for Namibian citizens C. Economic Matters Promotion of economic diplomacy Promotion of investments in Namibia Promotion of tourism to Namibia Coordination with the World Bank, IMF and other multilateral institutions D. Other Matters Facilitating co-operation between NGOs in Namibia and NGOs in the area of our accreditation Promoting cultural exchanges between Namibia and other countries in the area of our accreditation