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.
Egypt, a key destination in the Mediterranean basin and on the Red Sea, is restructuring its tourism policy for 2026. Faced with rapidly growing international demand - particularly from India, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan - the immigration authorities have introduced significant changes to entry fees. The fees ... Read the article
Uganda has just announced some important news for future international travelers. In anticipation of the African Cup of Nations (CAN / AFCON), to be held from June 19 to July 18 2027, the Ugandan authorities have officially announced a three-month visa waiver for all international travelers. Whatever the reason ... Read the article
President John Mahama has announced that Ghana will open its borders to all African passport holders on Africa Day, May 25, 2026. But this promise has been made several times before.
Whether you're planning to climb Kilimanjaro, go on safari in the Serengeti or take a seaside holiday in Zanzibar, obtaining a Tanzanian e-visa is a recommended step to facilitate your arrival in the country. Since March 4 2026, Tanzania's Department of Immigration Services has been experiencing a major computer breakdown affecting the issuance ... Read the article
Since February 16, 2026, the price of an electronic visa (e-Visa) for a short stay (up to 15 days) in Madagascar has tripled, from €10 to €30. A nasty surprise for visiting tourists, although other lengths of stay have been spared for the time being. The island of Madagascar is adjusting its pricing policy. ... Read the article
It's the news that has had travel groups and tourism websites in a panic for the past few days: Egypt has apparently decided to abolish visas for American, British and European nationals.
Since last December, our phones at the agency have been ringing off the hook. «Has the visa for Egypt really doubled?», «What's all this about a 45$ visa?». From our offices in Nantes, where we manage entry formalities for travellers from all over the world, we've seen dozens of contradictory articles. Today, ... Read the article
France is set to modernize consular procedures for Moroccan citizens. In 2026, the era of the manual stamp and paper vignette will come to an end for Moroccan travelers, in favor of a digital and biometric 100% system. European border crossings are expected to be facilitated by digital procedures and biometric devices. ... Read the article
It's game-changing news for tourism in Southern Africa this year. If you've ever given up on a trip to Mozambique because of the administrative complexities (or the endless queues at land borders), rejoice: the country has just taken a giant leap forward and is turning to ... Read the article
We are currently seeing a much stricter application of the rules governing the issue of electronic “Long Stay” visas by the Cameroonian authorities.
If you're an Algerian national living abroad (binationals, such as Franco-Algerians, Belgo-Algerians, etc.), the Algerian authorities have just announced that the exceptional visa-free entry scheme will be extended until December 31, 2026.
Malawi has officially reintroduced visa requirements for most nationalities, ending its visa exemption policy. On January 2, 2026, Minister of Internal Security Peter MUKHITO announced updated immigration rules for travel to Malawi. In an official statement, authorities specified that... Read the article
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.
The Cape Verdean authorities have announced a new measure on their online visa platform that will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Several nationalities will be required to obtain a visa before arriving in Cape Verde. This will include single-entry visas as well as transit or stopover visas. Travelers... Read the article
During a Golden Jubilee event marking the 50th anniversary of Constance Hotels & Resorts, held at Constance Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the launch of a new digital recognition system and an electronic travel authorization (ETA) platform. This new development aims to improve ... Read the article
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
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