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Kenya Officially Drops Visa Requirement for African Countries
KENYA, JUL 13 – Kenya's policy removes visa and Electronic Travel Authorization for most African and Caribbean nationals, allowing stays up to two months to boost tourism and trade, officials said.
- Kenya officially dropped visa requirements for most African and Caribbean countries, allowing hassle-free entry from January 2025 onward.
- This action follows an announcement made at the beginning of 2025, which outlined plans to waive Electronic Travel Authorisation requirements for all African nations except Libya and Somalia, due to ongoing security issues.
- The updated regulations allow visitors from African countries to remain in Kenya for a duration of up to two months, while citizens of the East African Community continue to benefit from six-month stays under existing regional agreements.
- The cabinet stated the decision supports Kenya’s open skies policy and tourism growth, with President William Ruto noting it will ease travel and strengthen continental ties.
- This policy change aims to deepen regional integration, stimulate economic growth through tourism, and aligns with broader continental goals for free movement and unity.
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