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.
According to a report published on Thursday December 7 by the African Union and the African Development Bank, the African Visa Openness Index has improved significantly since the seventh edition of the report was published in December 2022. The index score is now higher than that observed before the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Secretary of State for Tourism and Wildlife, Dr. Alfred Mutua, closed the 3rd East African Regional Tourism Exhibition and the 13th Magical Kenya Travel Expo at the KICC in Nairobi on November 22, 2023. In his closing speech, Dr. Mutua urged the countries of the region to set aside ... Read the article
Entry to a national park in Kenya will soon cost more, due to the government's decision to increase fees for all types of visitors from January 2024. According to the Kenya Wildlife Service, this measure is intended to generate more revenue for the protection and maintenance of natural areas. Nevertheless, this increase in ... Read the article
The Ghanaian government, through the Ministry of Transport, has announced the reintroduction of visa-on-arrival requirements for passengers traveling to Ghana during this year's festive season. This measure aims to facilitate access to the country for travelers and boost local tourism.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a directive to tax personal or household items worth 500 USD and over (KSH 75,000), whether new or second-hand, brought by tourists visiting the country.
In an announcement today, Rwandan President Paul Kagame informed that any African can now travel to Rwanda without having to pay for a visa. This is part of Africa's ongoing efforts to facilitate the free movement of people and trade on the continent.
Citizens of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) can now travel to Cameroon without having to apply for a visa. This decision concerns citizens of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic and Chad.
Recently, several African countries have signed agreements to facilitate the free movement of people across their borders. These include the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as well as Ghana and South Africa. These agreements will enable ordinary citizens to travel between these countries without needing a visa, or ... Read the article
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken an important step in its digital development with the announcement of the forthcoming launch of an integrated electronic visa management platform. This initiative will enable anyone wishing to visit the DRC to submit their application quickly and easily from anywhere in the world.
Travelers from 98 countries no longer need to apply for a tourist visa to visit Angola. This new measure is designed to boost tourism and facilitate foreign travel to this southern African country. In this article, we present the main points you need to know about this visa waiver for ... Read the article
The 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index report shows that African countries have made progress in terms of free movement policies, most of which were severely restricted by the Covid-19 crisis. The report identifies the visa policies adopted by African governments on the basis of three criteria ... Read the article
On September 22, the Namibian government launched an online visa application service for tourists. The new platform aims to facilitate and speed up the visa application process for potential visitors, which the authorities expect to have a significant positive impact on the African country's tourism industry.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the suspension of new visas for students from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso planning to study in France. This decision follows the closure of French consular services in these countries.
From October 31, 2023, international travelers will be able to apply for an e-visa to visit the Kingdom of Eswatini. The government of this small southern African nation hopes to attract more visitors and stimulate investment in the country by introducing an electronic visa system.
The Egyptian government has just taken an important step regarding visas for Canadian citizens wishing to visit Egypt. As of October 1, 2023, it will no longer be possible for Canadians to apply for and obtain an e-Visa to travel to Pharaonic lands.
Cameroon has recently set up a new official platform dedicated to issuing e-visas for foreign travelers wishing to visit the country. However, this initiative is facing a number of tensions and difficulties that are hampering its smooth operation.
As of October 1, 2023, Canadian nationals wishing to travel to Egypt will now need to obtain an Egyptian visa before departure, the Canadian government has announced, information confirmed by Visamundi teams.
Since 2022, there has been a significant rapprochement between Morocco and Israel, notably due to Israel's recognition of Moroccan ownership of Western Sahara. This trend is reflected in a significant increase in the number of Moroccan tourists visiting the Hebrew state. More than 2,000 Moroccan citizens visited Israel during the ... Read the article
On Thursday August 10, Mali announced the suspension of the issue of visas to French nationals by its consular services. This decision follows the recent classification of the entire Malian territory as a red zone by the French authorities, which formally advised travelers against visiting the country.
After several months of health crisis, Tunisia is looking to revitalize its tourism sector by making it easier for travelers to enter the country. Many destinations are seeking to win back their visitors by playing on their visa policies, offering free travel, exemptions, the introduction of e-Visa, authorized stay extensions and other benefits for travelers ... Read the article
The Seychelles government has announced the introduction of a Tourism Environmental Sustainability tax, which came into effect on August 1. This bold decision aims to preserve the archipelago's unique and fragile environment while supporting its thriving tourism industry.
**UPDATE July 28: service now back to normal** The Kenyan government recently announced the temporary suspension of e-Visa issuance for international travelers, following a cyber attack on the dedicated e-Visa website. This measure was taken in order to assess the extent of the damage caused by ... Read the article
The Zimbabwean government's recent announcement of an online border management system has generated considerable interest. The initiative, which aims to modernize and facilitate procedures for entering and staying in the country, is a major step towards the adoption of more advanced technologies to improve efficiency ... Read the article
Algeria's air transport sector is about to undergo a major transformation, with air traffic forecast to grow by 50%. This announcement was made by the Minister of Transport, Youcef Chorfa.
A meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation concerning visa regulations took place at the end of June at the Libyan Passport and Nationality Department in Tripoli.
RwandAir, Rwanda's national airline, has announced the opening of a new direct service between Paris and Kigali from today, June 27, 2023. The French capital thus becomes the ninth European destination served by the Rwandan airline. This new route reflects Rwanda's and Africa's determination to open up to the rest of the world. Read the article
In a recent statement, EgyptAir announced that travelers can now obtain a free transit visa to enter Egypt and stay for between 8 and 96 hours.
July 1, 2023 marks a significant turning point in the history of Equatorial Guinea, with the introduction of e-Visa, a new travel formality for tourists and business travelers. Initially scheduled for 2019, this step forward has suffered several delays, notably due to the Covid health crisis, but is now all set ... Read the article
Since May 1, 2023, tourists of 29 nationalities no longer need a visa to travel to Mozambique. This tourist and business visa exemption was announced in March 2023 and came into force on May 1, 2023.
Since the launch of the Cameroon authorities' new official e-Visa application site on April 30, many users have reported problems finalizing their payments.
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