The Southern African countries of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe have announced plans to introduce a single visa, designed to promote tourism and simplify entry formalities for foreign visitors. This visa, similar to the European Schengen visa Gulf States projectwill enable travelers to enter the 5 countries with a single document, facilitating their travel and stay in the region.
The authorities of the five countries have agreed to work together to launch this single visa, aimed at making their countries more attractive to international visitors. Key objectives include increasing tourist numbers, simplifying administrative procedures and reducing costs for travelers, who will no longer need to apply for multiple visas. As a result, countries also hope to boost their economies through increased tourist spending.
| Country | Population (millions) | GDP (billions USD) | Annual tourists (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 32.87 | 66.49 | 1.25 |
| Botswana | 2.35 | 18.62 | 1.83 |
| Namibia | 2.54 | 12.48 | 1.60 |
| Zambia | 18.38 | 25.74 | 1.27 |
| Zimbabwe | 14.86 | 20.89 | 2.40 |
Visitors will be able to explore several countries in the same trip, enabling them to enjoy the region's diverse tourist attractions without the hassle of multiple administrative procedures. This single visa is seen as a strategy to enhance the tourism experience and increase the competitiveness of Southern African destinations.
Zambia and Zimbabwe already have a common visa, theUnivisa"This allows holders to enter these two countries with a single document, while allowing short stays in Botswana. The extension of this concept to Angola, Botswana and Namibia is currently under discussion, to offer even greater ease of travel in the region.
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