Africa

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.

A tourist tax will be introduced in Angola

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As the country rolls out its administrative facilitation program «Simplifica Turismo,» a new measure was announced by the government last Tuesday: the introduction of a tourist tax. For European travelers unfamiliar with this destination, here is what you need to know about this new measure and the ambitions it is financing.

Gabon: online payment for e-visas to be introduced soon

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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

Algeria sets up new mobile consular offices in Europe

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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

South Africa: What are the differences between e-visa and ETA?

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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

Ghana plans to launch an electronic visa system by 2026

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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

Tanzania: new tourist tax on airline tickets

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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

Burkina Faso abolishes visa fees for African nationals

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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

ETA South Africa unveiled, here's our news

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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: launch of electronic visa delayed

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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 launches its electronic visa system

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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

e-Visa Morocco: impressive statistics

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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

The Senegalese government is rolling out electronic visas (e-visa).

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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

Kenya removes ETA requirement for South African and southern African travelers

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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

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