Acquiring a visa in East Africa
Acquiring a visa in East Africa for Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania typically involves following specific procedures outlined by each country’s immigration authorities. Here’s a general overview of how to obtain a visa for each of these East African countries:
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Uganda:
- Tourist visas for Uganda obtained upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport or at land border crossings.
- Alternatively, travelers can apply for an e-Visa online before their trip through the Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit System (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/).
- Visa requirements usually include a completed visa application form, a passport with at least six months validity, recent passport-sized photographs, and the applicable visa fee.
- It’s advisable to check the latest visa requirements and fees on the official website of the Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (https://www.immigration.go.ug/).
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Rwanda:
- Visitors to Rwanda can apply for an e-Visa online through the Rwanda Immigration website (https://www.migration.gov.rw/index.php?id=203).
- Alternatively, travelers can obtain a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at land border crossings.
- Requirements for a Rwandan visa typically include a completed visa application form, a passport with at least six months validity, recent passport-sized photographs, and the applicable visa fee.
- It’s recommended to check the latest visa requirements and fees on the official website of the Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (https://www.migration.gov.rw/).
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Kenya:
- Travelers to Kenya apply for an e-Visa online through the Kenya eVisa portal (https://www.ecitizen.go.ke/).
- Visa on arrival is also available for certain nationalities at major entry points, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
- Requirements for a Kenyan visa typically include a completed visa application form, a passport with at least six months validity, recent passport-sized photographs, proof of travel arrangements, and the applicable visa fee.
- It’s advisable to check the latest visa requirements and fees on the official website of the Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services (https://www.immigration.go.ke/).
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Tanzania:
- Tourist visas for Tanzania obtained upon arrival at major entry points, including Kilimanjaro International Airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar International Airport.
- Alternatively, travelers can apply for an e-Visa online through the Tanzania Immigration website (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/).
- Requirements for a Tanzanian visa typically include a completed visa application form, a passport with at least six months validity, recent passport-sized photographs, proof of travel arrangements, and the applicable visa fee.
- It’s recommended to check the latest visa requirements and fees on the official website of the Tanzania Immigration Department (https://www.immigration.go.tz/).
Please note that visa requirements, fees, and procedures may vary depending on your nationality, so it’s important to verify the specific requirements for your country of citizenship before traveling.