Somalia officially launches its electronic visa service
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: tender for development of e-Visa platform declared “unsuccessful”
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
Ghana: President wants to speed up introduction of e-Visa
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
Senegal: electronic visa soon to be mandatory for countries that do not apply reciprocity
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: free 72-hour visa for cruise passengers
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
South Africa: ETA coming soon, but will it also apply to visa-exempt travelers?
Starting in September 2025, South Africa will launch an electronic travel authorization (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.
Gabon launches new free tourist e-Visa system
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
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Foreign Minister “very ambitious” regarding e-Visa
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
After Zanzibar, mainland Tanzania considers mandatory insurance for foreign travelers
Following Zanzibar’s lead, which has enforced this rule for several months now, mainland Tanzania is considering requiring international travelers to purchase mandatory health insurance. Mainland … Read more
South Africa: ETA to be launched in September 2025
South Africa will launch its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system in September 2025, aimed at short-term tourists. This AI-based system is designed to eliminate … Read more
Namibia welcomes over 70,000 visitors since launch of new visa policy
Since the introduction of its new e-visa and visa-on-arrival system, Namibia has welcomed over 70,000 visitors and generated N$100 million in revenue. In a move … Read more
Botswana: Electronic visa application system restored
After being suspended at the end of April 2025, Botswana’s electronic visa application portal (e-Visa) is once again up and running. Suspended without notice at … Read more
Lesotho soon to be visa-free for European travelers
Lesotho has approved a visa exemption for all citizens of the European Union. This decision, announced during the annual Lesotho-EU Partnership Dialogue, is expected to … Read more
Ghana reduces visa application processing time
Ghana has introduced a new visa policy, cutting the maximum processing time for applications to five business days. This initiative aims to boost the country’s … Read more
Egypt to launch emergency visa-on-arrival system at Cairo airport starting mid-June
Egypt will roll out a pilot phase of its new digital emergency visa-on-arrival system in mid-June, initially testing it at Cairo International Airport. On May … Read more
