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.
Starting in December 2025, travelers departing for Gabon will be able to complete the entire visa application process digitally, from the initial request to entry into the country. This innovation continues the momentum that began after the free tourist visa trial phase that took place last summer. … Read the article
Egypt has announced the expansion of its measures to facilitate entry for tourists, in particular by improving its electronic visa (e-visa) system as soon as travelers enter the country. This issue has been under discussion by the Ministry of Tourism since May 2025, with the aim of reducing waiting times at immigration for ... Read the article
Algerian consulates in Europe are organizing a series of mobile consular offices during November and December 2025, designed to bring administrative services closer to Algerian nationals living abroad. These offices will provide local access to a number of essential services for members of the diaspora. This initiative, announced by the Secretary of State ... Read the article
The Federal Government of Somalia (GFS) has embarked on a reform of its immigration policy, marked by the imminent transition from its e-Visa system to an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), due to come fully into effect from November 27. This initiative comes against a backdrop of serious concerns about digital security and ... Read the article
Since September 25, 2025, the South African government has been developing its new digital ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) system, with a phased launch. This procedure is designed to facilitate entry into the country for foreign travelers. Depending on your nationality, you may be exempted from a visa for a defined length of stay, or a visa may be ... Read the article
On October 21, 2025, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Ghana would implement an electronic visa system by 2026. The main objective is to simplify entry processes for technology professionals, investors and business travelers. The initiative also aims to position the country ... Read the article
Recently, the Egyptian Embassy in Morocco announced a major change in the conditions of entry to Egypt for Moroccan citizens. The Egyptian authorities wish to simplify and facilitate travel, notably by easing the visa application procedure. At present, Moroccan nationals can apply for a conventional visa at the Egyptian Embassy, ... Read the article
From November 1, travelers arriving in Tanzania by air will have to pay a new tourist tax directly integrated into the price of their plane ticket. The amount varies depending on whether you buy a one-way ticket or book a round-trip flight. This new measure comes on top of the latest decisions ... Read the article
Good news for Reunion Island travelers: it is now possible to travel to Mauritius only with a French national identity card (CNI), until June 30, 2026. This derogation, renewed by the Mauritian authorities, facilitates tourist stays for French residents of Reunion, both adults and children. Some of our ... Read the article
Morocco has just announced the introduction of electronic visas for several nationalities for the CAN 2025. This new measure concerns certain travelers who were previously visa-exempt, requiring them to obtain an electronic travel authorization (AEVM) before departure. Electronic travel authorization in Morocco (AEVM) The ... Read the article
Burkina Faso has just taken an important step forward in terms of intra-African mobility: at the Council of Ministers meeting on September 11, 2025, the government decided to introduce free visas for all nationals of African countries wishing to visit its territory. Free visas for nationals of African countries ... Read the article
The South African government this morning unveiled its long-awaited new ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) system, designed to digitize entry formalities for short-stay tourists. The project was unveiled by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, and will be launched on September 25, 2025, with a gradual roll-out to G20 travelers ... Read the article
Tunisia has just announced the introduction of a visa-on-arrival system for certain categories of Egyptian nationals, marking a turning point in the country's access policy aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening economic relations with Egypt. Which travellers are affected by the visa-on-arrival requirement? According to a press release from the Embassy of ... Read the article
As of April 01, 2025, 33 nationalities are eligible to obtain a visa online. There are no longer any exemptions for these nationalities, and it is mandatory to have started the visa-on-arrival process before the planned departure for Namibia. Several new features are currently planned, including the addition of new eligible nationalities ... Read the article
The implementation of the electronic visa system (e-Visa) in Tunisia, initially scheduled for 2025, has just been postponed to a later date due to the failure of the international tender process launched in September 2024 by the Ministry of Communication Technologies. None of the eight candidates - Tunisian and international companies - ... Read the article
Somalia has launched an electronic visa application system designed to simplify entry procedures, enhance security and modernize migration management. This new system, Electronic Visa and Travel Authorisation System (E-Visa/eTAS), has been accessible since September 1, 2025 via a dedicated online portal. How e-Visa/eTAS works All ... Read the article
Since Morocco launched its electronic visa service (e-visa) in July 2022, almost half a million applications have been processed in three years. The third year saw a significant increase, with nearly 187,900 applications, up sharply on the previous year. The electronic visa (e-visa) The e-visa can ... Read the article
Senegal has recently modified its immigration policy by introducing an electronic visa system (e-visa) for nationals of countries that apply visas to Senegalese nationals. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that the travelers concerned will now have to pay their visa application fees online before arrival. This reform is part of the ... Read the article
This month, the Visamundi team has selected two key destinations for the summer: Kenya and Tanzania. Both countries offer a complete travel experience, from the heart of the national parks to the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Are you planning a trip to one (or both) of these destinations? Have you booked ... Read the article
The Kenyan government has officially lifted the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for nationals of South Africa and other southern African countries. Earlier this year, the authorities had announced the exemption of the majority of African countries (our previous article). This decision has now evolved and aims to reinforce free movement on the continent ... Read the article
On July 08, 2025, maintenance was carried out on Cameroon's official consular services portal. The e-Visa application form has been updated. Discover in this article, the new required information that could impact your next online visa application. e-Visa application form update ... Read the article
Gabon has announced the introduction of a free tourist e-visa for all international travelers between July 1 and September 30, 2025. The measure was presented at a press conference in Libreville on June 30, 2025 by Tourism Minister Pascal Ogowe Siffon and Interior Minister Hermann Immongault. ... Read the article
On May 16, 2025, Mozambique announced the immediate and temporary suspension of the requirement for travelers from 29 visa-exempt countries to register at least 48 hours before arriving in the country. This measure, introduced at the end of April 2025, was intended to strengthen border security and improve ... Read the article
South Africa is set to transform its immigration processes with the launch in September 2025 of a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. The system, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is designed for tourists on short stays of less than 90 days. Interior Minister Leon Schreiber presented the ... Read the article
For certain nationalities, an electronic visa or e-Visa is required to travel to Botswana. Find out the latest news and requirements 🇧🇼 An electronic visa application portal Botswana's electronic visa application system (e-Visa), which was suspended at the end of April 2025, is once again accessible. Travelers ... Read the article
The Minister of the Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has warned that airlines carrying passengers to Nigeria without valid entry visas, landing or exit cards, will be sanctioned. The statement was made during a sensitization program in Lagos, dedicated to the implementation of the electronic visa system (E-Visa) ... Read the article
The government has introduced a new online visa application platform, enabling travelers from visa-requiring countries to complete all their procedures via the Internet, replacing the old system based on paper forms. Expansion of the border management system This initiative is part of the expansion of the Border Management System ... Read the article
Good news for families. The Algerian Consulate in Nanterre has announced a measure that will make things simpler for some applicants by doing away with the need to make an appointment.
Egypt will extend its free 96-hour transit visa until the end of April 2026, enabling travellers stopping over at the country's international airports to discover Egypt free of charge and without complex formalities. Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly recently announced, at an official meeting on April 23, the extension ... Read the article
From May 1, 2025, Nigeria will take the next step in the modernization of its immigration policy with the official launch of two major innovations: the electronic visa (e-Visa) and the arrival card. These measures are designed to simplify, speed up and secure entry into Nigeria for international travelers, whether tourists, men ... Read the article
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