The decision by the Embassy of the United States in Burkina Faso to relocate visa services to the Embassy of the United States in Togo has triggered strong reactions in Ouagadougou. While Washington attributes the move to visa overstay issues, Burkinabe authorities argue that the true reasons are political and diplomatic
Ghanaian citizens will no longer require visas to travel to Morocco. The move comes after a new bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.
In 2023, the European Union (EU) generated €3,435,200 from the refusal of Schengen visa applications submitted by Nigerian citizens, as reported by Schengen visa statistics. Globally, these visa denials brought in a staggering €130 million for the EU.
Starting June 1, 2024, individuals seeking employment in Germany can apply for an Opportunity Card, known as Chancenkarte, replacing the Jobseeker Visa. This new initiative was being announced by several German Embassies across the world.
A warning from US authorities: “The Department of State will not contact you to inform if you were selected in the Diversity Visa Program, also known as the DV Lottery or Green Card Lottery. They will not ask you to pay in advance for an application.”
Ethiopians won’t get visas for multiple entries anymore, and those with diplomatic and service passports won’t have their visa fees waived either. Additionally, the EU stated that obtaining a visa will now take 45 days instead of the previous 15 days.
On November 13, 2023, the European Union Council adopted groundbreaking rules to streamline Schengen visa applications for the 27-nation zone without internal borders. “The possibility of applying for a Schengen visa online will be a great improvement for citizens and for the processing of the application. It will simplify the application process for travelers and,…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame announced on Thursday at the 23rd World Tourism Council Summit in Kigali that Africans will no longer require a visa to travel to Rwanda.
The Republic of Ghana and the Republic of South Africa have officially signed a Visa Waiver Agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration for Ghana and the South African High Commission jointly made the announcement on Friday.
But I would like to go further by announcing here the total removal of visas for Chinese nationals who wish to visit Benin and discover our history, our culture, because very often, commercial exchanges also result from a deep mutual cultural understanding
