This page outlines the visas you will need to obtain before travelling to Southern & East African countries.
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This page outlines the visas you will need to obtain before travelling to Southern & East African countries.
Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is now operational. This means that guests no longer need to apply for a Kenya Visa. All travellers, including infants and children (except citizens of Kenya and EAC partner states) arriving in Kenya from 4th January 2024, are now required to apply for ETA online via http://www.etakenya.go.ke prior to their arrival.
Please be advised of the below requirements for ETA applications:
Requirements: All Travellers:
Requirements – dependant on country of residence/travel history:
Travellers are eligible to apply for ETAs within 3 months of their arrival date in Kenya. Following the application, a confirmation will be sent to the email address submitted in the application. Upon approval, the ETA will be sent to the same email address.
Standard processing time for ETAs is three working days and the status of applications can be checked at any time on the ETA website using the ETA reference number.
All previous visa entry requirements for Kenya are now replaced by the requirement of ETAs. All e-visas currently in process will be issued and travellers with existing e-visas will be granted access to Kenya within the validity period of 90 days, without the additional requirement of an ETA. If the parents had added the child Under 12 years on their application or applied for an e-pass for the child, then the child does not need an ETA.
There are three categories of visas for Namibia:
Follow this link to see if you require a visa for travel to Namibia: click here »
Visas are valid up to three months from the date of issue, for stays of up to three months from entry.
If you wish to apply for a visa prior to arrival you can apply here. Please note the translate button on the top right in this link.
It is highly recommended that all travellers get an e-visa in advance through the immigration platform: Tanzania eVisa
Applying for an E-Visa in Tanzania:
Further notes:
Please note that visas are also available on arrival however we always recommend applying online prior to arrival to avoid delays. If you need need to apply for a visa on arrival, we recommend the following:
Zambia has Three categories of visas:
Kavango Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (Kaza) Uni-Visa: The Uni-Visa is only available at select ports of entry:
Validity – the Kaza Uni-Visa will be valid for 30 days and act as a multiple entry visa as long as you remain in Zimbabwe and Zambia i.e. you can cross into Zimbabwe/Zambia as frequently as you like within the 30-day period. It also covers those who visit Botswana for day trips through the Kazangula Borders, however, it will not be valid if staying in Botswana overnight. In this case, you would need to purchase a new Visa.
Standard fee of US$50 (we recommend you bring cash)
This is only eligible for specific countries – please check with us. If you get the online KAZA visa from the Zambian e-visa website, your first port of entry will have to be a Zambian one. e-Services »
Types of Visas and Costs:
We recommend you bring cash for visas although there are credit card facilities at Harry Mwanga International Airport.
Single: USD 25
Double: USD 40
Zimbabwe has Three categories of visas:
Kavango Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (Kaza) Uni-Visa: The Uni-Visa is only available at select ports of entry:
Validity – the Kaza Uni-Visa will be valid for 30 days and act as a multiple entry visa as long as you remain in Zimbabwe and Zambia i.e. you can cross into Zimbabwe/Zambia as frequently as you like within the 30-day period. It also covers those who visit Botswana for day trips through the Kazangula Borders, however, it will not be valid if staying in Botswana overnight. In this case, you would need to purchase a new Visa.
Standard fee of USD50 (we recommend you bring cash).
This is only eligible for specific countries –If you get the online KAZA visa from the Zimbabwe e-visa website, your first port of entry will have to be a Zimbabwean one. www.evisa.gov.zw
Types of Visas and Costs:
We recommend you bring cash for visas:
Single: USD 30
Double: USD 45
British & Irish:
Single: USD 55
Double: USD 70
Canadian Citizens:
Single: USD 75
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