Africa Visa and Travel News
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.
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
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 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
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
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 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 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 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
Due to technical difficulties, Mozambique has temporarily suspended the recently implemented Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for citizens of 29 visa-exempt countries. Since early May, … Read more
Mozambique now requires travelers from 29 visa-exempt countries to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This online process must be completed at least 48 hours … Read more
As part of its goal to welcome 30 million annual visitors by 2028, Egypt is streamlining airport entry procedures with the gradual rollout of a … Read more
On May 1, 2025, Nigeria officially launched its e-Visa and Landing & Exit Cards services. A new era for immigration in Nigeria With the official … Read more
Egypt has announced the extension of its 96-hour free transit visa program through the end of April 2026, an initiative that allows layover passengers to … Read more
