Uganda: Visa issued on arrival due to e-Visa portal malfunction
Due to the inaccessibility of the electronic visa (e-Visa) portal, Uganda is temporarily granting visa on arrival to its visitors. Uganda announced today that due … Read more
Kenya announces launch of transit ETA
Transit passengers with a long connection in Nairobi will be able to leave Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and visit the city thanks to a new … Read more
South Africa: ETA electronic travel authorization in preparation
Travelers to South Africa will soon need to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before entering the country. As the Government of National Unity … Read more
Tunisia prepares to set up its e-Visa platform
A call for tenders has just been launched by Tunisia for “the implementation of the e-Visa electronic visa platform”. After several months of work, Tunisia … Read more
Senegal considers visa reciprocity policy
Senegal is considering reintroducing visa requirements for citizens of countries that impose one on Senegalese nationals. Could Senegal follow Namibia’s recent lead by re-imposing an … Read more
Tanzania: everything you need to know about mandatory insurance for traveling to Zanzibar
From October 1, 2024, visitors to Zanzibar, Tanzania, will be required to have mandatory travel insurance to visit the archipelago. The Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar … Read more
Zimbabwe: electronic visa on arrival again available
Citizens of 118 countries and territories can once again apply for an e-Visa on arrival before traveling to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe’s electronic visa (e-Visa) issuance portal … Read more
Madagascar (re)launches 90-day electronic visa
Madagascar has just added a new category of electronic visa, enabling tourists to stay longer on the island. Since the reactivation of the service in … Read more
Ethiopia lowers the price of its tourist visa
The price of an electronic tourist visa for Ethiopia has just been reduced by US$20. Good news for the wallets of travelers to Ethiopia: the … Read more
Namibia : visa requirements to come into force in 2025
The current visa exemption granted by Namibia to citizens of 31 countries will end in spring 2025. Originally expected to be implemented in October 2024, … Read more
Nigeria to launch new e-Visa system
Nigeria Immigration Service will soon inaugurate “a user-friendly e-Visa system to stimulate economic growth and tourism”. The General Controller (GC) of Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi … Read more
Liberia prepares transition to e-Visa
A system for issuing electronic visas (e-Visa) is being prepared in Liberia. Liberia, a small but ambitious country in West Africa, is about to take … Read more
