In terms of the Namibian Diamond Act, 13 of 1999, Oranjemund is defined as a Restricted Area. Accordingly, certain requirements have to be met before one is allowed to enter the town or any other Namdeb mining licence area. Restricted Area Permits No person is allowed to enter the area around Oranjemund without a Restricted Area Permit. Applications for these permits must be lodged with one of the following offices: For visits to Oranjemund Town area Namdeb Security Department's Permits Office at Oranjemund Tel: +264 63 236 101 or 236100, Fax: +264 63 236104 For visits to Mining Area No1, Orange River Mines, Bogenfels' operations and De Beers Marine vessels Ministry of Mines and Energy at Oranjemund Tel: +264 63 233726, Fax: +264 63 233779 For visits to the Northern Areas' operations at Lüderitz Namdeb Security Department’s Office at Lüderitz, Bay Road  Tel: +264 63 2382000, Fax: +264 63 202676   For visits to Elizabeth Bay and Contractor operations (on and off-shore) Ministry of Mines and Energy at Lüderitz Tel: +264 63 203 583, Fax: +264 63 203579 Issuing the permits Only persons residing in Oranjemund can apply for permits on behalf of their visitors. Visitors may not apply for permits themselves. Applications for first time visitors should be submitted at least thirty days before they intend to arrive in Oranjemund. Permits may only be issued once people wanting to visit the area have been granted security clearance. Clearance is required for persons aged 18 years or older. Should an individual wish to visit any Namdeb mining licence or production area beyond the confines of Oranjemund township, a Certificate of Good Conduct, issued by the national police force of the applicant’s home country, should be submitted with the application for an entry permit. Conditions under which permits expire In terms of the Diamond Regulations, a permit expires automatically if the holder is convicted of any crime under the Diamond or Minerals Acts, or is found guilty of any crime of dishonesty or any crime involving the unlawful dealing or possession of ivory or rhinoceros horn. The permit also expires at the same time as any Namibian work permit or temporary residence permit.