UniVisa: SADC moves forward with common tourist visa plan
The future common tourist visa for SADC is emerging as one of the region’s major initiatives to make travel across Southern Africa easier and boost tourism arrivals.
Namibia: Online visa applications disrupted after official portal maintenance
Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security e-services portal, which is used in particular for online visa applications, remains disrupted after a maintenance operation announced by the authorities.
Togo drops visa requirement for African travelers
Starting May 18, 2026, Togo is granting visa-free entry to nationals of all African countries who hold a valid national passport. The measure applies to stays of up to 30 days, but it does not eliminate pre-travel formalities.
Ghana unveils new e-Visa portal
Ghana has brought online the official portal that will be used for electronic visa applications starting May 25, 2026. Spotted by VisasNews, the platform reveals several visa categories, relatively high fees for international travelers, and a free electronic travel authorization (ETA) for African nationals.
Egypt to launch digital visa on arrival at Cairo Airport in August 2026
Egypt is preparing to roll out its new digital visa on arrival system at Cairo International Airport. The system, based on a QR code and electronic payment, is expected to be deployed first across all terminals at Cairo Airport in August 2026 before being gradually extended to other Egyptian airports.
Chad: Electronic visa becomes mandatory for foreign travelers
Chad is expanding its e-Visa system for foreign travelers. Starting May 11, 2026, all new visa applications must be submitted exclusively online through the official platform, evisa.td.
Cameroon’s e-Visa marks three years, with more than 541,000 visitors reported
Three years after launching its electronic visa, Cameroon is highlighting more than 541,000 visitors welcomed through the e-Visa system.
Egypt raises tourist e-Visa fees
Egypt has updated its tourist e-Visa fees, with a $5 increase for both single-entry and multiple-entry visas.
Ghana’s e-Visa policy gets government green light
Ghana’s Cabinet has approved the country’s future e-Visa policy. The system is expected to launch on May 25, 2026, for travelers visiting Ghana for tourism or business.
Malians exempt from Morocco’s AEVM travel authorization starting April 27, 2026
As of April 27, 2026, Malian nationals will no longer be subject to Morocco’s Electronic Travel Authorization, known as AEVM.
South Africa says ETA is now fully rolled out
South Africa says it has now fully rolled out its electronic travel authorization system for eligible short-stay travelers. At this stage, however, the official ETA application website still does not clearly reflect that broader rollout.
Equatorial Guinea has issued more than 28,000 e-Visas since 2023
The government of Equatorial Guinea has reported positive results from its electronic visa system, launched in July 2023. Authorities say 28,479 visas had been approved as of March 2026, while also acknowledging some access issues and processing times that vary depending on the application.
Ghana says upcoming e-Visa will “make it very convenient to travel” the country
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed yesterday that the country will launch its e-Visa program as early as May. He also reaffirmed that African travelers will be eligible for a free electronic visa, while other nationalities may have to pay around $250.
AFCON 2027: Uganda announces three months of visa fee waivers and revives the idea of a common visa with Kenya and Tanzania
Just over a year before the next Africa Cup of Nations, Uganda is beginning to clarify how it intends to welcome fans, delegations, and visitors. The country today confirmed a planned visa fee waiver around the tournament and reaffirmed its support for a common visa with Kenya and Tanzania.
Ghana: the free e-Visa for Africans will eliminate neither the application nor the screening
The day after the announcement of Ghana’s upcoming electronic visa system, which will notably be free of charge for African travelers starting on May 25, 2026, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa provided several clarifications بشأن this forthcoming policy.
