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Ghana e-Visa users can now enter at 41 additional land and sea checkpoints
Ghana expanded its e-visa network to 48 border checkpoints on Sept. 25. Digital nomads and tourists can now enter via 37 land crossings and four seaports.
Taiwanese tourists regain access to Morocco Visa Confirmation Letters
Morocco resumed issuing tourist visa confirmation letters for Taiwanese passport holders on Sept. 21. Travelers must secure the letter through Tokyo before arrival.
Nigerians can now enter Tanzania without 2 month visa clearance delay
Tanzania removed Nigerians from its referral visa category under Gazette No. 246. Nigerian travelers no longer face a two month delay and can apply online.
Nigeria scans NCDC digital health QR codes at all ports of entry
Travelers to Nigeria must complete a digital Health Declaration Form via the NCDC portal and undergo temperature checks at all ports of entry to enter the country.
Mandated travel insurance is now a binding entry condition for Tanzania
Foreign travelers and digital nomads entering Mainland Tanzania must now purchase mandatory $44 inbound travel insurance or face denial of entry at the border.
The small print in Kenya's stay rule for EAC citizens and foreign nationals
Kenya clarified that foreign national registration is mandatory after 90 days of residence and separate from the Class R permit. Citizens of East African Community partner states can obtain the Class R permit for free to live, work, or invest in Kenya.
Non-citizen traders in Kenya have until Dec. 8 to fix legal status
Kenya has granted foreign business operators a 90-day grace period to regularize their work permits, immigration status, and local trade licenses. Foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed expats must ensure their legal status is fully compliant before strict enforcement begins.
Ghana customs may charge duty on extra phones, but not automatically
Ghana's Customs Division warned on Sept. 2 that travelers arriving with more than two mobile phones could face commercial import charges, then clarified on Sept. 3 that extra phones do not automatically attract duty.
Egypt sets $15 flat administrative fee for all visas starting Jan. 1
Egypt approved a government decree establishing a unified $15 fee for entry and transit visas alongside select consular services. The standardized pricing applies to foreign visitors entering the country and applicants using Egyptian diplomatic missions abroad. Travelers and remote workers should account for the new baseline consular charges when planning future visits.
Egypt imposes 38.5% phone tax after 90 days of local SIM use
Egypt has introduced a new 90-day validity limit on local SIM cards issued to foreign visitors upon arrival. The regulatory update also ends customs duty exemptions on imported personal mobile devices. Travelers and remote workers staying beyond three months must prepare for telecom renewals or international eSIM alternatives.
Kenya ends Electronic Travel Authorization for African nationals under new tiered stay rules
Kenya has eliminated the Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement for most African citizens, streamlining short- and medium-term travel. East African Community nationals can now stay up to 6 months, while other eligible African passport holders receive 60 or 90 days visa-free depending on nationality.
Egypt doubles 5-year multiple-entry visa stays to 180 days
Egypt's cabinet has extended the permitted stay per entry for holders of the five-year multiple-entry visa from 90 to 180 days. Visitors can also obtain a tourist residence card covering the full six-month duration. The change allows remote workers and frequent travelers to remain in Egypt for longer stretches without doing border runs.
Egypt raises Visa On Arrival fee to 36 dollars with new QR code system
Egypt has introduced an electronic visa-on-arrival system starting at Cairo International Airport. Arriving travelers now receive a digital QR code via an online portal, app, or airport kiosk instead of a physical sticker visa. The updated process streamlines entry for tourists, expats, and digital nomads.
Ghana ends manual filing for 260 dollar Emergency Entry Visas
The Ghana Immigration Service has ended manual processing for B1 business and B2 tourist visas under the Emergency Entry Visa scheme. All applicants must now apply and pay the $260 fee through the GIS Electronic Visa platform before arrival.
Kenya sets $50,000 minimum health insurance floor for tourists and nomads
Kenya now requires all non-citizens staying less than 12 months to purchase inbound travel health insurance from Kenya-licensed insurers. The policy mandates a minimum coverage of $50,000, significantly increasing the entry costs and compliance burden for digital nomads and tourists.
South Africa proposes R500 electronic processing fee for online visas Aug. 17
South Africa's Home Affairs Department proposed a R500 electronic processing fee for online visa, permit and ETA applications in draft regulations, with comments open until Aug. 11 and a start proposed for around Aug. 17.
South Africa June arrivals rose 9.8% as 823,365 tourists tighten supply
South Africa recorded a surge in overnight arrivals from the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia in June. For digital nomads and expats, this recovery signals tightening availability and rising prices for short-term rentals and hospitality services in major hubs like Cape Town.
South Africa waives BI-811 medical report for residence visa applications
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has issued a directive removing the requirement for foreign nationals to submit medical reports for temporary and permanent residence permits. This change aims to accelerate processing times for expats and long-stay applicants by eliminating a common administrative hurdle.
Tanzania safari costs set to rise 40% for AFCON as luxury pivot begins
Tanzania is expanding its tourism infrastructure beyond traditional safaris by opening an international golf course in the Serengeti and preparing for major sporting events. Travelers and expats should expect increased tourist volumes and potential price hikes for luxury accommodation and services.
Neos Milan to Kilimanjaro flights cut up to $400 in Tanzania travel costs
Italian airline Neos has commenced direct flight service from Italy to Kilimanjaro International Airport. The new route provides easier and more affordable access to northern Tanzania for European digital nomads and tourists visiting the Serengeti region.