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.

Togo: only e-Visa is now available

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The website of the Togo embassy in France now displays an unambiguous message: it is now impossible to obtain a traditional visa at the embassy, barring technical problems. Togo thus joins the long list of African countries that have gone all-digital (Côte d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, etc.), to the delight of ... Read the article

Cameroon will also have its e-Visa this month

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Those who have already had the misfortune to be confronted with the complexities of consular procedures with Cameroon will be delighted by their government's announcement: Cameroon will be introducing the e-Visa concept this month.

Morocco launches its electronic visa

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Morocco made the launch of its electronic visa official on July 10. "The launch [of the e-visa], [...], is aimed at simplifying and modernizing consular services, in line with the High Royal Orientations", emphasized Fouad Kadmiri, Director of Consular and Social Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation ... Read the article

Togo's new electronic visa

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The country is launching its electronic visa on a new version of its national travel platform. The move comes after the Togolese government announced last February its intention to digitalize the visa and residence permit processes for international travelers. In particular, the new platform will enable travelers to ... Read the article

Benin: Africa's most open country to foreign visitors

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The rate of visa openness in Africa is rising sharply. In fact, every year, the African Development Bank publishes the Visa openness Index report. This document mentions the innovations introduced by each state. For the 4th consecutive year, Benin holds the top spot.

28 new nationalities can obtain Egypt e-Visa

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Egypt wants to take advantage of this period to boost tourism. The African state has decided to make it easier to obtain its e-Visa, bringing to 74 the number of nationalities eligible for the online process. Simpler, entirely digital and with no exchange rate worries on arrival, the e-Visa is also popular for limiting the number of interactions ... Read the article

Mauritius: discover the Premium Visa

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After planning a very gradual reopening of its borders in September, it is now possible to travel to Mauritius with the Premium Visa. Whether you're retired, on vacation or working, the Premium Visa can be adapted to suit everyone. In the heart of the Tropical Paradise, you can stroll with your feet in the water and enjoy a ... Read the article

Ghana: Electronic visa available by 2021

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Available during 2021, the electronic visa is being rolled out in many countries with the aim of facilitating travelers' arrival and simplifying administrative procedures. According to Mr. Divine Kwame Owusu-Ansah, GTDP project coordinator: "This measure will make it easier and more convenient for foreign visitors to obtain a visa for the country, which is currently complicated ... Read the article

International borders reopen in Cape Verde

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Cape Verde's borders have been open again since Monday October 12. The resumption of international flights in the archipelago will be gradual, confirmed the Minister of Tourism and Transport, Carlos Santos. Commercial air and sea passenger traffic to and from Cape Verde is now operational. The result ... Read the article

Soon, an electronic visa for Niger

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Like many other countries, Niger will soon be launching its electronic visa. A precious sesame to facilitate the arrival of travelers on its territory, particularly in times of health crisis, this type of dematerialized procedure is increasingly valued by States. The Director of Territorial Surveillance (DST) spoke of the difficulties ... Read the article

Covid-19: news for Uzbekistan, Colombia and South Africa

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Several announcements have been made concerning the resumption of tourism in Uzbekistan, Colombia and South Africa. As usual, Visamundi brings you the news! In Uzbekistan, rail and air links are gradually being restored between the cities of Tashkent, Nukus, Urgentch and Termez. The resumption of international air travel has ... Read the article

Mauritius prepares for a very gradual reopening of its borders

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At the beginning of September, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced a 3-stage opening of Mauritius' borders. For the time being, and until the end of September, the flights will concern the repatriation of Mauritian nationals. In a second phase scheduled for October 1, other flights will be programmed, but the priority will remain for Mauritians, ... Read the article

Morocco: French tourists welcome back

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The borders had been partially open since July 15, 2020, but since September 6, Morocco has once again welcomed visa-exempt tourists and business travelers. The only requirement is a confirmed hotel reservation or invitation from a Moroccan company. It's official: the French are welcome. Beware, however, of ... Read the article

Mozambique: e-Visa to boost tourism

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Yet another luxury safari destination! Following in the footsteps of Botswana, which has also just announced its forthcoming e-Visa, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania, the former Portuguese colony of Mozambique has joined the long list of East African countries that are planning to introduce, or have already introduced, dematerialized visa procedures. No date has been set for ... Read the article

Botswana aims to launch its new e-visa by the end of 2020

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Many African countries have decided to reopen their borders in order to boost their economies, which have been hard hit by the pandemic. These countries are counting on a resurgence in tourism, a vital element in offsetting the economic losses of recent months. Botswana, with the help of Israeli company Pangea IT, has decided to ... Read the article

Egypt: the land of the Pharaohs accessible again

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Egypt has been welcoming foreign tourists again since July 1! In fact, international flights to and from the country have resumed. To boost tourism, the country is focusing on two key areas: the construction of two new international airports, inaugurated in June: the New Administrative Capital airport ... Read the article

Zanzibar archipelago back in service

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Tanzania mainland had already opened its borders on May 18, but since the day before yesterday, Zanzibar has also been accessible. Certain flights and tourist activities have now resumed on the archipelago. An e-Visa is still required to visit the country, at the same price. It would appear that the destination has not taken any drastic measures in relation to ... Read the article

Rwanda opens up to tourism with new visa regime

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Finally, some good news for the tourism sector, whose formalities have been turned upside down in recent weeks with the spread of Covid-19. Rwanda, nicknamed the "land of a thousand hills", is an East African country with one of the most open visa policies on the African continent. In particular, it offers free visas to ... Read the article

Egypt e-Visa can be extended up to 5 years

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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly declared on Monday March 02, at a meeting with the Egyptian Cabinet and officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, that Egyptian visas and e-visas, initially extendable for up to 90 days, are now extendable for up to 5 years!

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