By Kenya Opens Doors: Visa-Free Travel for Most African and Caribbean Nations
Nairobi, Kenya – In a landmark move aimed at boosting regional integration and tourism, Kenya has officially abolished visa requirements for citizens from all African countries and most Caribbean nations.
Travelers from these regions can now simply arrive at Kenyan ports of entry without the need for prior Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) applications or cumbersome forms.
The new policy, effective immediately, marks a significant shift in Kenya’s approach to continental and pan-African travel. The government stated that the initiative is designed to foster greater ease of movement, trade, and cultural exchange across Africa and strengthen ties with its Caribbean counterparts.
Notably, only Libya and Somalia remain excluded from this visa exemption, with the Kenyan government citing ongoing security concerns as the reason for their omission. While the removal of the previously criticized ETA system for these nations has been widely celebrated, the exclusion of Somalia, a fellow East African Community (EAC) member, has sparked some discussion.
This progressive policy aligns Kenya with other African nations like Rwanda and Ghana, who have similarly championed visa-free travel within the continent. The move is expected to significantly bolster Kenya’s tourism sector, which is already projected to see a record contribution to the national economy in 2025.
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