Africa Visa and Travel News
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 prior to departure.
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 new emergency electronic visa system available upon arrival. A national strategy to boost tourism in Egypt On May 5, 2025, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly
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 rollout of the e-Visa system, Nigeria is taking a significant leap in upgrading its border control procedures. This initiative, effective as of May 1, 2025,
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 explore the country without fees or complicated paperwork. The Egyptian government has announced the extension, until the end of April 2026, of its 96-hour free
Expected since March 1, the rollout of the electronic visa in Nigeria is finally scheduled for May 1, 2025. The Nigerian government is taking this opportunity to introduce a system of automated landing and exit cards, in a deliberate bid to modernize border control. It’s official: Nigeria will launch its
As of April 1, 2025, nationals of 33 countries, including several European and Western countries, must now obtain a visa to travel to Namibia.
ECOWAS is speeding up the introduction of ECOVISA, a single visa designed to simplify the entry of foreign travelers into the West African region. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pursuing its commitment to the free movement of people with a significant step forward in the implementation
Could Morocco require visas from Europeans? Faced with the difficulties Moroccans face in obtaining a Schengen visa, some parliamentarians are calling for reciprocity.
Since March 11, 2025, international travelers can apply for an electronic visa on arrival to visit Liberia. Visitors from 23 countries with Liberian embassies, including the US, the UK, France and Belgium, are not eligible for this new online process. On March 11, the government of Liberia officially launched its
Travelers from the 33 countries affected by the introduction of the Namibia entry visa requirement on April 1, 2025 can now apply for their electronic visa. Find out more about the procedure.
Faced with recent accusations of malfunctioning of its e-Visa portal, Namibia clarifies the situation and announces the launch of its electronic visa on arrival system for March 3, 2025.
From March 1, 2025, tourists, businessmen and foreign investors will be able to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to travel to Nigeria. Nigeria is set to take the next step in modernizing its immigration system with the introduction of the electronic visa (e-Visa), an initiative designed to make entry
Somalia recently updated its electronic visa system with the launch of eTAS, a more “user friendly” site to simplify the process for travelers.
Liberia is modernizing its immigration system with the imminent launch of an electronic Visa On Arrival system. This initiative will simplify procedures for international travellers and enhance the effectiveness of border controls. Liberia will shortly be taking a major step towards modernizing its immigration services with the launch of an
From April 1, 2025, citizens of several countries will need to obtain a visa on arrival or online before traveling to Namibia.
