Tour Facilitator: NTB registration in Namibia
Everything the Namibia Tourism Board, the municipality and the inspector will ask a tour facilitator for, in the order to do it, and what it costs to have it done for you.
Is this your category?
Arranging and coordinating tours without operating the vehicles.
A facilitator does not need a Road Carrier Permit, roadworthy certificates or passenger cover.
What you need before you lodge
- BIPA entity registered: Founding statement / CC or company; principal activity must match the NTB category (accommodation and tour operation may not be mixed under one entity).
- NamRA tax registration + good standing: Good-standing certificate; Chrimson can renew if lapsed (add-on).
- Social Security (SSC) registration + good standing: Required for every category.
- Business bank account: In the name of the business, bank letter or stamped statement.
What the inspector and the other offices check
- A registered business whose activities cover tourism facilitation or bookings
- A physical business address and contact details guests can rely on
- Written agreements with the operators and establishments you sell
- No premises inspection and no fleet: the file stands on the business’s registrations and Good Standings
How long it takes
Typically four to six weeks: there is no premises inspection and no fleet.
What it costs
Our professional fee is N$8,500. The NTB prices this category per disc; its charges are added at cost and itemised in the instant quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does a tour facilitator need NTB registration?
Yes. Since February 2025, operating a tourism business in Namibia without Namibia Tourism Board registration is an actively enforced offence. A tour facilitator is registered in its own category and must display the certificate.
What does it cost?
Our professional fee is N$8,500. The NTB prices this category per disc, and its charges are added at cost, itemised in the instant quote before you pay anything.
How long does it take?
Typically four to six weeks: there is no premises inspection and no fleet.
How do I know it is a tour facilitator and not another category?
A facilitator does not need a Road Carrier Permit, roadworthy certificates or passenger cover.
Do you handle it for me?
Yes. We prepare the file, chase the municipality and the other offices, walk you through the inspection list and lodge with the NTB. You sign, we do the running.