Africa Travel Visas, Work Permits

Please take note that the visa and travel document information given below is intended to be used as a guide only. For peace of mind, please confirm this information with the relevant embassies well before your departure date.

Important Africa Travel Documents

Part and parcel of travel in Africa is that visa prices and requirements are known to change suddenly and without prior notice. Because of this, it is important to do a final check of prices and details shortly before you arrive for your expeditions.

Travel visas for African countries are usually easiest to pay for using US dollars in cash.

Kenya Travel Visas

Nationals of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada: almost all of these nationalities now require visas to visit as a tourist. For a visit of up to 90 days, visas can be obtained upon arrival at the International Airport in Nairobi. The cost for this is US$50.00 for a single-entry visa, and US$100 for multiple entries. Visitor visas to Kenya can be extended for a further three-month period, however, seven-day transit visas cannot.
Kenya Expeditions, About Kenya, Kenya Photos

Tanzania Travel Visas

If your country of permanent residence has a Tanzanian Embassy. You’ll require a visa that is issued in advance. If your country of residence does not have a Tanzanian Embassy, you can purchase a visa at point of entry into the country. These include the International Airports at Dar-es-Salaam, Zanzibar Island and the border crossing point from Kenya to Tanzania.
Tanzania Expeditions, About Tanzania, Tanzania Photos

Uganda Travel Visas

Most foreign nationals require visas to enter Uganda. These can usually be obtained at point of entry into the country, and cost around US$50.
Uganda Expeditions, About Uganda, Uganda Photos

Mozambique Travel Visas

All Mozambique visitors, with the exception of South African passport holders, require visas which are valid for 90 days. Visas can usually be obtained at the point of entry into Mozambique. Visas cost around US$55, though note that this can be subject to change without prior notice. Visitors to Mozambique should also have proof of onward travel.
Mozambique Expeditions, About Mozambique, Mozambique Photos

Zimbabwe Travel Visas

Tourists needing a visa to enter Zimbabwe may obtain them at their point of entry into the country. Visas for British passport holders currently cost £35 for a single entry (which is advised to be paid for in US dollars). Tourist visas for Canadian passport holders are currently US$65.
Zimbabwe Expeditions, About Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Photos

Botswana Travel Visas

Commonwealth countries, EU and United States: No visa is required for visits of up to 90 days. Visitors to Botswana are required to have a return/onward ticket as well as enough funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay in Botswana.
Botswana Expeditions, About Botswana, Botswana Photos

South Africa Travel Visas

Entry permits to South Africa are issued for free upon arrival in the country to tourists on holiday from most EU and Commonwealth countries and the US. Those passport holders that are not entitled to free entry permits will need to obtain a visa for South Africa before they arrive.
South Africa Expeditions, About South Africa, South Africa Photos