Single Visa system Stories
A major resolution from the conference focused on the proposed IGAD Single Visa for non-IGAD citizens, designed to simplify tourism, trade, and invest...
Under the new arrangement, citizens holding diplomatic and ordinary passports from both countries can enter, stay and transit through either country f...
Despite these reciprocal measures, Mali reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining constructive relations with Washington.
According to the Department, the new fee is intended to more fairly distribute the cost of the programme.
The State is concerned by the increasing number of Kenyans travelling overseas on tourist visas in search of work, a practice that often leads to frus...
The High Commission urged citizens "to strictly comply with the permitted duration of stay to avoid inconveniences, fines, or other sanctions."
For Kenyan youth with ambitions beyond borders, the K visa may become a fast track to global exposure and, for China, a gateway to African innovation...
The waiver, however, excludes those on diplomatic or consular postings. Holders of diplomatic, official, service, or ordinary passports assigned to su...
The clarification follows widespread speculation that the UAE - a key destination for Ugandans seeking employment opportunities - had introduced restr...
Although the bans affect many seeking work or travel opportunities, they underscore the importance of compliance with visa rules and legal requirement...
Although the UAE government has not publicly outlined the specific reasons, multiple reports link the restrictions to security concerns, strained dipl...
He said that no Somali citizen is able to travel to another country using a Somali passport without first applying for a visa, and therefore, the same...
The decision aligns Burkina Faso with other African countries such as Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya, which have eased travel restrictions for visitors from...
The changes mark a sharp shift from past processes, when children under 14, applicants over 79, and those renewing recently expired visas were automat...
Isxaaq Hassan Taakow, Director of the Department of Foreigners and Entry Permits, said the system has built-in checks to ensure smooth operation.
Similarly, Algeria argued that France itself had refused to accredit Algerian diplomats and consular staff for more than two years, leaving three Cons...
Nigerian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said Abuja would apply the same conditions to Americans seeking visas to Nigeria.
The bond scheme, set to take effect on August 20, requires applicants from the two southern African nations to deposit between $5,000 (Sh644,424) and...
Omitting social media information on your application could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future US visas.
Despite its dominance in the East African region, Kenya’s passport dropped slightly in the global rankings, falling from 67th in 2024 to 69th in 2025,...
Currently, Kenyans pay Sh23,865 ($185) for B1/B2, F, and J visas and Sh26,445 ($205) for petition-based worker visas such as H and L. With the new fee...
The government confirmed that citizens from these regions are now exempt from ETA approvals, visa application forms, and associated fees.
Effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validit...
The tournament, limited to players active in their home domestic leagues, will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Several applicants have reported having their visa requests denied, sparking confusion and frustration among families and travel agents.
Germany is desperate for foreign skilled workers. But despite its revamped consular services website and special visa programme, few workers are reloc...
In a letter dated June 17, the UK Home Office informed Julius Malema that his public support for Hamas amid its ongoing conflict with Israel was a key...
The screening will apply to both new and returning student visa applicants, and applicants who refuse to set their social media accounts' privacy sett...
The ministry confirmed that 48 Ugandan students are currently being safely evacuated from Tehran and emphasised that efforts are ongoing to ensure the...
The German Federal Foreign Office announced the decision, stating it aims to speed up the processing of tourist, student and skilled worker visas, whi...
