Kenya to scrap visas for all visitors, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld

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Visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January, President William Ruto said on December 12.

Ruto said his government had developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors would receive an electronic travel authorisation in advance, instead of needing to apply for a visa.

“It shall no longer be necessary for any person from any corner of the globe to carry the burden of applying for a visa to come to Kenya,” he said in a speech in the capital Nairobi at an event to mark 60 years of independence from Britain.

Kenya Airways warns of disruptions in holiday season due to spare parts shortages

The carrier, one of the biggest in Africa, said the lack of parts, which is affecting the global supply chain, would disrupt flights for about two weeks. “These challenges are leading to extended ground time of our aircraft for maintenance,” it said in a statement, adding, “This may also lead to grounding of one or more of our aircraft.”

Ruto has long advocated for visa-free travel within the African continent. At a conference in the Republic of Congo in October he said people from African countries would not require a visa to visit Kenya by the end of 2023.

The tourism industry plays a vital role in Kenya’s economy, offering beach holidays along its Indian Ocean coastline and wildlife safaris inland.

“Kenya has a simple message to humanity: Welcome Home!” he said.

  • Published On Dec 13, 2023 at 08:00 AM IST

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