Namibia to launch new visa system on March 3, 2025
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.
Nigeria: e-Visa officially launched on March 1, 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 modernizes its electronic visa service
Somalia recently updated its electronic visa system with the launch of eTAS, a more “user friendly” site to simplify the process for travelers.
Liberia prepares to launch its electronic visa on arrival system
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
Namibia’s new visa policy is moving forward
From April 1, 2025, citizens of several countries will need to obtain a visa on arrival or online before traveling to Namibia.
Kenya relaxes its ETA system
Kenya will soon lift its “ETA” electronic travel authorization requirement for (almost all) Africans, and speed up application processing for other travelers. As part of its policy of openness and modernization, Kenya yesterday announced major upcoming changes to its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. Following the first cabinet meeting of
Mauritania launches electronic visa system
Starting January 5, 2025, international travelers will be able to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to visit Mauritania. In a significant step toward modernizing its administrative processes, Mauritania has officially announced the launch of its electronic visa system (e-Visa). In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation,
Tunisia: passport mandatory from January 1, 2025
From January 1, 2025, European tourists will no longer be able to travel to Tunisia with their national identity card, and will have to present a passport valid for at least three months to visit the country. As of January 1, 2025, Tunisia will require all foreigners entering the country
Zambia extends visa waiver policy to 53 new countries
From January 2025, citizens of 53 countries will no longer need a visa to travel to Zambia. In a move aimed at boosting its tourist appeal and stimulating foreign investment, the Zambian government has just announced that it will be extending its visa-free policy to 53 new countries. Speaking to
Chad launches electronic visa system
International tourists can now apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to visit Chad. Introducing this new online visa system. A new African country has taken a significant step towards administrative modernization and international openness with the introduction of an electronic visa system (e-Visa): Chad. The country officially launched its “eVisa.td”
Ghana: visa on arrival available again
Between December 1, 2024 and January 15, 2025, international travelers can obtain a visa on arrival in Ghana without prior approval. In a move designed to boost tourism and strengthen its ties with the African diaspora, Ghana announces the reintroduction of its temporary visa-on-arrival policy for international visitors. From December
DR Congo: the electronic visa is coming in 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo will launch an electronic visa (e-Visa) service “in early 2025”. Announced last year, the introduction of an electronic visa system (e-Visa) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) appears to be well underway, and should see the light of day early next year. At
Algeria: developing Saharan tourism, particularly through the electronic visa
Algeria is banking on the development of Saharan tourism to diversify its economy and boost its international appeal. The introduction of electronic visa should help the country achieve these objectives. During the inauguration of the sixth edition of the International Saharan Tourism Festival (FITS), which opened its doors this Thursday
Senegal: Prime Minister calls for visa reciprocity
At a rally in the run-up to the parliamentary elections, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced yesterday that he wanted to “apply reciprocity” to countries that impose visas on Senegalese citizens, citing France and the United States in particular. In the run-up to the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 17,
Tanzania: visa-on-arrival finally suspended in 2025?
As of January 30, 2025, Tanzania could suspend its visa-on-arrival system in favor of e-Visa. Earlier this week, there was some doubt as to whether or not travelers entering Tanzania after November 30, 2024 would continue to be issued with a visa on arrival. The confusion arose from the diffusion
