Africa Visa and Travel News
The Tanzania Immigration Services Department has announced a temporary disruption to its computer system due to a technical issue. However, authorities confirm that the Visa on Arrival system remains available to eligible travelers.
As of March 1, 2026, travelers obtaining a single-entry visa-on-arrival in Egypt must now pay $30, up from $25 previously. The increase has now been confirmed on the ground, following several weeks of uncertainty.
Upon the release of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) interim report, South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, delivered a stark assessment of two decades of irregularities in visa issuance. At the center of his response is the accelerated nationwide rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which is set to become the sole gateway for all visa applications.
An internal document circulated by the Egyptian Travel Agents Association (E.T.A.A.) refers to a forthcoming increase in the visa-on-arrival fee in Egypt. At this stage, however, the announcement still needs to be officially confirmed by the Egyptian authorities.
Since February 16, 2026, the fee for Madagascar’s short-stay (15-day) electronic visa has increased. The official portal, evisamada-mg.com, now lists a new fee of €30, or US$35, for this category of visa issued online.
Mozambique has launched a new version of its e-Visa and Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) application portal, now operated with the support of VFS Global. Unveiled in Maputo during the first National Conference on Digital Transformation, the platform is part of the government’s broader strategy to modernize public administration and aims to simplify, secure, and expedite entry procedures for international travelers.
Since January 1, 2026, Zambia has implemented new visa fees, adjusting several categories intended for international travelers.
After significantly easing its entry requirements in 2024, Malawi has now changed course. Under new regulations in effect since January 3, 2026, countries that were previously exempt, such as France, Belgium, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, are once again subject to visa requirements, while only limited, reciprocity-based exemptions remain in place.
As of January 1, 2026, Cape Verde has ended the issuance of visas on arrival for nationals of 96 countries. Travelers affected by this measure must now obtain a visa before departure from a Cape Verdean embassy or consulate, as the EASE portal no longer allows online payment of visa-on-arrival fees.
Cameroonian authorities have published an information notice reporting cases of abnormal bank charges linked to the use of the Cameroon e-Visa platform. A claims mechanism has been put in place to allow for the handling of the situations concerned.
While some media outlets have been claiming for several days that an increase in Egypt’s visa fees is already in effect, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has issued a statement confirming that no such increase is currently in place and that visa fees remain unchanged.
Despite the publication of a presidential law mentioning a tax of up to USD 20, no change to Egypt’s visa fee has yet been implemented. Whether upon arrival in the country, at a diplomatic mission, or online through the electronic visa (e-Visa) system, travelers are still required to pay USD 25 to obtain their visa.
Mauritius is preparing to overhaul its entry procedures with the announcement of a forthcoming electronic travel authorization, aimed at modernizing and streamlining border formalities for all travelers.
A reciprocity-based immigration reform has been announced by the Malawian authorities, paving the way for a possible return of visa requirements and fees for several nationalities. The implementation steps are still pending.
Gabon is continuing to modernize its e-Visa system by preparing to integrate electronic payment as early as December. This development is expected to offer travelers a fully digital experience, from the online application to entry into the country.
