Visas & Borders
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Busia, between Kenya and Uganda, and Katuna on the Uganda side (Gatuna on the Rwanda side), are two of the most used land borders in the region. What does the actual crossing process look like at each, how long does it typically take, and is there anything specific travellers should know before arriving at either […]
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We mentioned elsewhere that Tanzania sits outside the East African Tourist Visa, but we want a dedicated thread on what this actually changes for someone planning a trip that includes Tanzania alongside Kenya, Uganda or Rwanda. Does it mean extra cost, extra paperwork, or something more significant to plan around?
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The East African Tourist Visa gets mentioned constantly but the details are often glossed over. What exactly does it cover, what does it cost, and what are the actual rules around entry and re-entry? We want a single clear reference thread here that people can be pointed to whenever this comes up, rather than repeating […]
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A lot of the confusion around Uganda’s eVisa comes from the application process itself rather than the visa rules. What does the online application actually involve, what documents do you need ready, and how long before travel should someone realistically apply? A proper step by step here would save people a lot of back and […]
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Yellow fever certificate requirements get mentioned everywhere but rarely explained clearly. Does every visitor to East Africa need one, does it depend on where you are flying from, and what actually happens if you turn up without one? A clear answer here would help a lot of people who are unsure whether they need to […]
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