Visa and Entry Requirements
The visa process is mandatory and generally requires online pre-application. Tanzania remains the exception, with a more flexible on-arrival option for many nationalities.
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Country
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Standard Visa Type
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Application Method
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East African Tourist Visa (EATV)
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Tanzania
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Single Entry Visa
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Online (Recommended) or Visa on Arrival. E-Visa application is highly recommended to avoid airport queues.
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Tanzania is NOT a member of the EATV. A separate visa is always required for Tanzania.
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Kenya
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Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
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Online ONLY. Must be applied for at least 72 hours before travel. Kenya has replaced the Visa process with the eTA.
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Kenya is included in the EATV.
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Uganda
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Single Entry Visa or EATV
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Online ONLY. Visa on Arrival is generally being phased out. Apply via the official government portal.
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Uganda is included in the EATV.
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Rwanda
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Single Entry Visa
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Online or Visa on Arrival (for most nationalities, including UK). Visa
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Rwanda is included in the EATV.
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The East African Tourist Visa (EATV)
- Cost: USD 100
- Validity: 90 days, multiple entry only within the member states.
- Applicable Countries: Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda (must enter the block through the country that issued the EATV).
