Africa Visa and Travel News
South Africa will soon roll out its electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system. While designed primarily for travelers who are required to obtain a visa, it may eventually also be available to foreign nationals who are visa-exempt, though without being mandatory.
South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, on Thursday unveiled the country’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, along with the first illustrations of the online platform. Designed to simplify entry procedures into South Africa, the system will go live in mid-October for G20 participants.
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber will unveil the new ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) system at the Tourism Business Council’s annual conference. This ETA is designed to digitize entry procedures and automate checks through artificial intelligence technologies.
For the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, CAF is banking on ‘Yalla,’ an app that combines Fan ID and e-Visa. Designed to manage stadium access and simplify procedures for international visitors, it is set to become the central tool of the fan experience during the tournament.
After recently introducing a visa requirement for 33 nationalities that were previously exempt, Namibia is now preparing to add 35 (or possibly 36) new countries to the list of those whose citizens can obtain a visa on arrival.
Burkina Faso introduces free visas for African nationals, while maintaining the requirement to apply online.
The introduction of Somalia’s new e-Visa system by the federal government has sparked strong local reactions. While Mogadishu seeks to centralize visa issuance, Puntland authorities have condemned the move as “illegal,” and Somaliland has reaffirmed its independence by maintaining its own entry regime.
Somalia has officially announced the implementation of its e-Visa/eTAS electronic visa issuance system, which will come into full effect on September 1, 2025.
Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies has announced that the public tender launched in September 2024 for the creation of the country’s electronic visa issuance platform … Read more
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called for the accelerated implementation of the electronic visa (e-Visa) as part of the modernization of the country’s border … Read more
As a reciprocal measure, Senegal will soon implement an electronic visa (e-Visa) for nationals of countries that require visas for Senegalese citizens. On Friday in … Read more
Benin announces the introduction of a free 72-hour visa for cruise passengers, a measure designed to encourage maritime tourism. The government of Benin has announced … Read more
Starting in September 2025, South Africa will launch an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to digitize the issuance of tourist visas. For now, this measure will not apply to visa-exempt travelers, but questions are already being raised about its future extension.
Until September 30, 2025, Gabon is facilitating entry for foreign visitors by launching a free tourist e-Visa issued within 48 hours. As part of the … Read more
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is preparing to introduce an electronic visa (e-Visa), which was announced for launch in early 2025. This ambitious project, … Read more
