On May 25, 2026, the government announced the launch of the new electronic visa (e-visa) portal, along with a fee waiver for nationals of African countries.
The new electronic system allows eligible foreign nationals to submit, pay for, and track applications for visas and electronic travel authorization (ETA).
The ETA is a new requirement for nationals of African countries travelling for tourism or business.
The fee for an e-visa for tourism or business is USD 260. The ETA is issued free of charge.
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