The Africa Travel Information category aims to provide up-to-date information on travel formalities in Africa. This category is dedicated to publishing information on visas, passports, mandatory vaccinations, travel restrictions and customs regulations for travelers visiting various African countries. Articles published in this category will contain useful tips for travelers, information on possible pitfalls, recent changes in laws and regulations, as well as updates on known incidents that could affect the safety of travelers to Africa.
As of April 1, 2025, Namibia requires visas from citizens of 33 countries, including several European and Western nations, due to the principle of diplomatic reciprocity. Applications can be made via a new online e-Visa system. The fee is 1,600 N$ (approx. €82) for countries ... Read the article
As of March 24, the U.S. Embassy in Morocco has introduced a new requirement for visa applicants. From now on, it is imperative that the confirmation number/bar code (starting with "AA") on the DS-160 form corresponds exactly to the one used when booking an appointment online. If the confirmation number/bar code on ... Read the article
Capago International has officially launched its operations in Algeria to manage Schengen visa applications for France. This transition marks a major turning point in the visa application process for Algerians wishing to travel to France. Since March 16, Capago International has been operating as ... Read the article
As of March 11, 2025, Liberia has implemented an electronic visa-on-arrival system for international travelers, marking an important step in the modernization of its immigration services. This initiative, led by the Liberian Immigration Service (LIS), aims to facilitate the entry of foreign visitors by air. A request ... Read the article
A recent proposal from the Moroccan parliament has sparked a lively debate on the possible introduction of a compulsory visa for European citizens wishing to visit Morocco. The initiative, put forward by two members of parliament from the Union Nationale des Travailleurs du Maroc, aims to establish reciprocity with European countries that impose visas on Moroccans. ... Read the article
Morocco launches "Yalla", the must-have mobile app for CAN 2025 fans In the run-up to the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025, to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the country is preparing to welcome fans with innovative initiatives. Among these, the "Yalla" mobile application is ... Read the article
Kenya to introduce multiple-entry electronic travel authorization (eTA). Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that the government will review visa and eTA requirements for passengers arriving at the port of Mombasa, in a bid to stimulate growth in cruise tourism. ... Read the article
Nigeria is modernizing its visa application process with the upcoming launch of an e-Visa mobile application. The initiative aims to make it easier for international visitors to obtain visas, and to make the experience faster and simpler. Improving the visa application process The Minister of the Interior of ... Read the article
Namibia is about to launch its new e-visa system, following allegations that its online visa system was malfunctioning. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) denied the allegations, explaining that the system had not yet been launched. It ... Read the article
The latest news comes from the Sahel, a region where borders, identities and alliances are being redefined. At the heart of these changes, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), made up of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, has distinguished itself with a bold initiative: the creation of a single visa, dubbed the "Liptako Visa". ... Read the article
Kenya recently announced a major change to its travel policy, removing the requirement for electronic travel authorization (eTA) for the majority of African citizens. Travelers from many African countries can enter Kenya without the need for a prior eTA. This exemption does not apply to Somalia and Libya ... Read the article
The Mauritanian government has just announced a radical simplification of administrative procedures for travelers. Gone are the days of long queues at embassies and consulates, as Mauritania enters the digital age for visa applications. As of January 5, 2025, the electronic visa, or e-Visa, will be compulsory for all foreign travelers requiring ... Read the article
The dynamic West African country of Ghana🇬🇭 recently decided to abolish visa requirements for all African citizens. The decision, announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, marks a new step towards continental unity and integration. The decision to make Ghana visa-free for Africans was announced ... Read the article
In 2024, Kenya took the important step of abolishing visa requirements for all visitors from around the world, replacing this system with an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Yet barely a year later, the idea of revising this policy is already gaining ground, motivated by criticism and fallout ... Read the article
Contrary to information relayed by certain sources or travelers' Facebook groups, the Seychelles authorities have confirmed to our agency that the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) remains compulsory for all travelers, including those in transit cruising in the archipelago. This clarification puts an end to the uncertainties caused by negotiations between some of the ... Read the article
Chad takes a major step forward in its digital modernization with the rollout of the eVisa system accessible via the official eVisa.td portal. It had been announced in 2019. This platform now enables travelers subject to a visa requirement to apply online for a short-stay visa, valid for a maximum ... Read the article
Who'd have thought it? Cameroon has just unveiled some head-turning figures. According to Lejeune Mbella Mbella, Cameroon's Minister of External Relations, e-Visa, the digital sesame that was so decried in its early days, has turned into a veritable goose that lays golden eggs for the state coffers. In just 18 months, this ... Read the article
Gone are the long queues and tedious procedures involved in obtaining a visa for the Democratic Republic of Congo on arrival. At the dawn of 2025, the country is preparing to launch its fully electronic visa. This long-awaited digital sesame, first announced in 2023, promises to radically transform the experience of travelers wishing to set foot ... Read the article
Seychelles, a paradise destination known for its pristine beaches and rich biodiversity, recently extended its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system to travelers arriving by sea. This initiative aims to enhance security while facilitating border crossing for visitors. This change marks an important evolution in the country's policies ... Read the article
Gone are the days when you could fly to Tunisian beaches with a simple identity card in your pocket. From January 1, 2025, Tunisia will be tightening the screws: all travelers, including Europeans, will be required to present a valid passport before setting foot on Tunisian soil. This decision, ... Read the article
Tanzania is set to simplify its entry procedures for international travellers. From January 30, 2025, the country "should" suspend the issuance of visas on arrival, requiring visitors to obtain an electronic visa before departure. This decision, which has already prompted a number of reactions from the tourism industry, marks a turning point ... Read the article
Burundi recently took a significant step towards regional cooperation and African integration. President Évariste Ndayishimiye announced that the country would exempt nationals of COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) member states from the short-stay visa requirement. The aim of this measure is to encourage the free movement ... Read the article
Remember that story about the Egyptian e-Visa for Canadians? Well, we've got some news, and not the least: the date is finally known! December 1, D-Day for Canadian travelers After months of suspense and speculation, the final word is in: it's December 1 ... Read the article
In a bold move combining diplomacy and economic opportunism, Equatorial Guinea has announced its intention to grant visas to all Lebanese wishing to settle there. The decision, announced by Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue on social networks, comes against a tense geopolitical backdrop in the Middle East. A warm welcome against a backdrop of ... Read the article
South Africa is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation of its immigration and civic services. The aim is to modernize and simplify administrative procedures for South African citizens and international travelers alike. The Home Affairs @ Home project, unveiled by the South African Department of Home Affairs, is set to revolutionize the user experience, making ... Read the article
Yesterday, September 26, 2024, Algeria decided to reintroduce visa requirements for all Moroccan nationals wishing to enter its territory. This measure puts an end to almost 20 years of free movement between the two countries, introduced in 2005 following an agreement between former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and ... Read the article
Last October, Egypt suspended the possibility for Canadian travellers to apply for a visa online or on arrival. This decision caused concern among those wishing to visit Egypt's wonders without complicating their lives with lengthy paperwork. However, the good news is that the ... Read the article
On August 14, 2024, the Moroccan government announced the reinstatement of a visa requirement for Ivorian nationals wishing to travel to Morocco as of September 1, 2024. This decision, taken in consultation with the Ivorian authorities, is part of a strategy aimed at tightening control over migratory flows and ... Read the article
Faced with this upsurge in the Mpox monkeypox epidemic, the Director-General of the World Health Organization has declared the situation to be a public health emergency of international concern. New health control measures in Nigeria Against this backdrop, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health, through the ... Read the article
In January 2025, South Africa plans to completely transform its approach to tourism by introducing the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS). The Department of Home Affairs has announced this initiative, which aims to make the visa process easier for Indian and Chinese tourists traveling in organized groups. ... Read the article
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