Africa visas

Critical Skills Work Visa

Work visa for foreigners holding a skill or qualification on South Africa's official Critical Skills List, issued for up to five years and offering a direct route to permanent residence.

General Work Visa

Employer-tied work visa for foreigners with a confirmed South African job offer whose occupation is not on the Critical Skills List.

Intra-company Transfer Work Visa

Work visa for employees transferred by a multinational group from a foreign branch to a related South African branch, subsidiary or affiliate, issued for up to four years and not renewable.

Business Visa

Visa for foreigners investing a prescribed amount of capital to establish or invest in a business in South Africa that advances the national interest.

Study Visa

Visa for foreign students accepted to study at a registered South African learning institution, with limited part-time work rights.

Relative's Visa

Family-reunion visa for immediate family members of a South African citizen or permanent resident, supported by proof of financial assurance.

Occupation Permit (Professional)

Combined work and residence permit for foreign professionals employed in Mauritius under a local or multinational employment contract.

Occupation Permit (Investor)

Work and residence permit for non-citizens investing in and running a business in Mauritius.

Occupation Permit (Self-Employed)

Work and residence permit for a non-citizen running a one-person professional services activity in Mauritius.

Premium Visa

Long-stay multi-entry visa for remote workers, retirees and extended visitors whose income arises outside Mauritius.

Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)

Work and residence permit allowing recent graduates of Mauritian tertiary institutions to take up local employment.

Residence Permit for Retired Non-Citizens (50+)

Long-validity residence permit for non-citizens aged 50 and over who can demonstrate a qualifying regular income transferred to Mauritius.

Class D Work Permit (Employment)

Employer-sponsored work permit for a foreign national offered specific employment by a specific Kenyan employer, where the skills are not available locally.

Class G Work Permit (Trade, Business or Consultancy)

Work permit for a foreign national investing in and running a specific trade, business, consultancy or profession in Kenya.

Class K Permit (Ordinary Residents)

Residence permit for a foreign national aged 35 or over with an assured income from sources outside Kenya, who undertakes not to take up employment.

Class A Work Permit (Prospecting and Mining)

Work permit for a foreign national engaging, alone or in partnership, in prospecting for minerals or mining in Kenya.

Special Pass

Short-term pass allowing a foreign national to conduct business, trade or a profession in Kenya temporarily, for up to six months.

Dependant's Pass

Pass for a dependant of a Kenyan citizen, a work-permit holder, a permanent resident or an exempted person.

CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card)

The core residence-and-work permit for expatriates living in Nigeria for a year or more, issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service and renewable while the underlying employment and expatriate quota remain valid.

Subject to Regularisation (STR) Employment Visa

The entry visa a foreign worker uses to come to Nigeria for employment and then regularise their stay into a CERPAC residence-and-work permit.

Business Permit (foreign-owned company)

The Ministry of Interior authorisation a wholly or partly foreign-owned company needs to operate legally in Nigeria, and the precondition for obtaining an expatriate quota and CERPAC permits.

Expatriate Quota (company-level authorisation)

A Ministry of Interior authorisation that grants a Nigerian company a fixed number of slots to employ expatriates in named positions, underpinning each worker's STR visa and CERPAC.

Investor Visa (multiple-entry)

A multiple-entry visa category of the Nigeria Immigration Service for foreign nationals investing in a Nigerian enterprise, with stay duration scaling by the size of the investment and sitting within the permanent-residence family of visas.

Permanent Residence (Nigeria)

Nigeria's permanent-residence visa group for highly skilled immigrants, investors, retirees and spouses of citizens or permanent residents, granting long-term residence beyond the renewable CERPAC.

Work-based Residence Permit (Egypt)

An employer-tied residence permit issued by the Ministry of Interior on the back of a work permit, allowing a foreign employee to live in Egypt for the duration of the employment, renewable but never permanent.

Residence Permit via Real Estate (Egypt)

A renewable residence permit granted to foreigners who own qualifying property in Egypt, with the validity period scaling by the value of the property; renewable but never permanent.

Residence Permit via Bank Deposit (Egypt)

A renewable residence permit for foreigners who place a qualifying deposit in an Egyptian state-owned bank, with the validity period scaling by the size of the deposit; renewable but never permanent.

Student Residence Permit (Egypt)

A residence permit for foreign nationals enrolled at an Egyptian school, university or institute, valid for the study period and renewable, but never permanent.

Family Residence Permit (Egypt)

A residence permit for the spouse and dependent children of an Egyptian national or a foreign resident, tied to the family relationship and renewable, but never permanent.

Citizenship by Investment (Egypt, Law 190 of 2019)

Egypt's programme under Law 190 of 2019 granting naturalisation to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment - real estate, a bank deposit, a business contribution or a treasury contribution - going straight to citizenship with no permanent-residence step.

Work and Residence Permit (companies)

The standard employer-sponsored work and residence permit issued by the Ghana Immigration Service to a foreign national employed by a company in Ghana, renewable but not permanent.

Work and Residence Permit (Missionaries / NGOs / GIPC / Shareholders)

A Ghana Immigration Service work and residence permit for foreign nationals in special categories - missionaries, NGO staff, holders of a GIPC immigrant quota, and company shareholders or directors - renewable but not permanent.

GIPC Automatic Immigrant Quota

An automatic expatriate-employment quota tied to the capital an enterprise registers with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, allowing the company to bring in foreign staff who then obtain work and residence permits from the Ghana Immigration Service.

Dependant Residence Permit (Ghana)

A residence permit for the spouse and dependent children of a foreign national who holds a Ghana work and residence permit or other qualifying status, tied to the sponsor and renewable.

Student Residence Permit (Ghana)

A residence permit for foreign nationals enrolled at a recognised institution in Ghana, valid for the study period and renewable, issued by the Ghana Immigration Service.

Indefinite Residence Status (Ghana)

Ghana's permanent-residence equivalent, granting a foreign national the right to reside indefinitely after a qualifying period of lawful residence, issued by the Ghana Immigration Service.

Work Residence Card (carte de sejour, salarie)

For foreign nationals taking up a job in Morocco: this is the employment-based residence card (carte de sejour) you hold once a Moroccan employer has secured an ANAPEC-authorised work contract for you, letting you live and work in the country lawfully.

Long-stay Visa (Visa D)

For anyone planning to live in Morocco for more than 90 days: the long-stay Visa D is the entry visa you obtain before travelling, and it is the step that comes before you register for a residence card once you arrive.

Self-funded Residence Card (retirees and people of independent means)

For retirees and people who can support themselves without working in Morocco: this residence card (carte de sejour) lets you live in the country on the strength of your own income or savings, without needing a local employer.

Family Residence Card (regroupement familial)

For the spouse and children of someone already settled in Morocco: this family-reunion residence card (regroupement familial) lets close family members live in Morocco on the basis of their relationship to a resident or to a Moroccan national.

Student Residence Card (carte de sejour, etudiant)

For international students enrolled at a Moroccan university or institute: this student residence card (carte de sejour) lets you live in Morocco for the length of your course, renewing alongside your studies.

Permanent Residence Card (carte de residence, 10-year)

For long-term foreign residents of Morocco: the carte de residence is the longer, typically ten-year card you can apply for after years of continuous, regular residence, giving you a far more settled status than the renewable carte de sejour.

Work Permit (employment)

For foreign nationals taking up a job in Rwanda: the employment work permit lets you work for a Rwandan employer once you are in the country, applied for online through IremboGov and issued by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.

Investor Permit (Class A-1 / B-1)

For foreign investors backing a company in Rwanda: the investor permit (such as Class A-1 or B-1) lets you reside on the basis of your investment, and it requires your company to hold an investment certificate, which is issued through the Rwanda Development Board.

Business / Entrepreneur Permit

For foreign nationals running their own business in Rwanda: the business (entrepreneur) permit lets you reside on the basis of owning and operating a registered Rwandan business, applied for online through IremboGov.

Temporary Resident Permit

For foreign nationals living in Rwanda on a basis such as assured income, family or another approved reason: the temporary resident permit is the general, renewable residence permit, applied for online through IremboGov.

Permanent Residence Permit

For foreign nationals who have built a long, lawful stay in Rwanda: the permanent residence permit gives durable, long-term residence beyond the renewable temporary permits, applied for through the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.

Student Permit (Study and Research)

For international students and researchers in Rwanda: the study and research permit lets you live in Rwanda for your course or research project, applied for online through IremboGov and issued by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.

Work Permit

For non-citizens taking up employment in Botswana: the work permit gives you permission to work for a Botswana employer, applied for through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on the national portal gov.bw.

Investor Work Permit

For non-citizens investing in a business in Botswana: the investor category of the work permit lets you reside and run or invest in a Botswana business, applied for through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on gov.bw.

Residence Permit

For non-citizens who want to live in Botswana beyond a visit: the residence permit is the general permit that lets immigrants, and certain other categories, reside in the country, applied for through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on gov.bw.

Residence Permit - Spouse of a Botswana Citizen

For the foreign husband or wife of a Botswana citizen: this category of the residence permit lets you live in Botswana on the basis of your marriage, and it can place you on the path toward longer-term settlement.

Residence Permit - Dependants

For dependent family members of someone living in Botswana: this category of the residence permit lets dependants, including younger adults (18-25) and older relatives (65+), reside on the basis of their sponsor, applied for through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Permanent Residence

For non-citizens with a long, lawful stay in Botswana: permanent residence is the discretionary, durable status you can apply for after years in the country, going beyond the renewable work and residence permits.

Residence Permit Class B (employment)

For expatriates taking up a job with a Tanzanian company or institution: the Class B residence permit lets you live in Tanzania for your employment, but it sits on top of a work permit, which the Prime Minister's Office (Labour) must grant first.

Residence Permit Class A (self-employed and investors)

For self-employed foreigners and investors running their own venture in Tanzania: the Class A residence permit lets you live in the country on the basis of your business or investment, and for registered investors it is usually arranged through the Tanzania Investment Centre.

Residence Permit Class C (students, retirees, researchers, missionaries)

For foreigners living in Tanzania for a reason other than local employment or running a business - students, retirees, researchers, missionaries, volunteers and similar - the Class C residence permit is the catch-all residence route for your situation.

Work Permit (Prime Minister's Office - Labour)

For foreigners taking up employment in Tanzania: the work permit is the labour-side authorisation that the Prime Minister's Office (Labour) must grant before the Immigration Department can issue your Class B residence permit.

Long-tenure Residence (high-value investors, discretionary)

For investors whose contribution to Tanzania is of great economic value: there is no standard permanent-residence category, but the Commissioner General of Immigration can, at discretion, grant much longer-tenure residence than the usual short renewable permits.

Employment Permit

For foreign nationals taking up a job in Namibia: the employment permit lets you work for a Namibian employer, applied for through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.

Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)

For foreign nationals who have built a long, lawful connection to Namibia: the Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) gives durable, long-term residence beyond the renewable temporary permits, applied for directly to the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek.

Investor Residence (qualifying investment)

For foreign nationals making a qualifying investment in Namibia and running their own business there: this investor route lets you reside on the strength of that investment, with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board helping coordinate the permit through the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Retirement Permanent Residence (substantial means)

For retirees who can support themselves from their own means: this route lets you settle in Namibia on the strength of a stable income or assets, applied for through the Ministry of Home Affairs as a permanent residence basis.

Digital Nomad Visa (NIPDB)

For remote workers who earn their income from outside Namibia: this short visa, run by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, lets you live in Namibia for about six months while working for clients or an employer abroad - it is not a route to permanent residence.

Study Permit

For international students enrolled at a Namibian institution: the study permit lets you live in Namibia for the length of your course, applied for through the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP)

Seychelles work authorisation for non-Seychellois workers and self-employed people. You should obtain it before taking up employment or business activity in Seychelles.

Student Permit

Permit for a foreign student accepted to study at an approved educational institution in Seychelles.

Residence Permit

Residence route for people with a family or domestic connection to Seychelles, or a special contribution to its economic, social or cultural life.

Dependant's Permit

Family permit for a foreign spouse or minor child of a Seychelles citizen to reside with that citizen in Seychelles.

Visitor's Permit

Short-stay permission for holiday, pleasure, business or visiting friends and family, with extensions possible up to a total of twelve months.

Tourist eVisa

Electronic single-entry tourist visa for travel to Ethiopia for tourism or other non-business purposes.

Tourist Visa on Arrival

Tourist visa-on-arrival service for nationals on Ethiopia's official eligible-country list.

Investment Visa

Visa for foreign nationals already engaged in investment activity in Ethiopia or potential investors coming to invest.

Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa

Employment visa for foreign nationals entering Ethiopia to work for business firms owned or operated by foreigners.

NGO Work Visa

Work or short-assignment visa for foreign nationals invited by NGOs operating in Ethiopia.

Workshop/Conference Visa

Short conference visa for invited participants attending eligible conferences, seminars or workshops in Ethiopia.

Tourist Visa - single entry

Single-entry Uganda visa for tourism, medical treatment, family visits and similar short stays.

Multiple-Entry Visa

Multiple-entry Uganda visa for frequent travellers who need repeated entries but cannot work on the visa.

East African Tourist Visa

Joint tourist visa for Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, issued for tourism and not employment.

Entry Permit / Work Permit

Uganda work-permit framework for sponsored employees, government workers, NGO workers, investors and specified professional classes.

Special Pass

Temporary Uganda pass for short contracts, medical treatment, tourism, business exploration and similar short-term purposes.

Student Pass

Uganda pass for foreign nationals above age 4 enrolled in a Ugandan learning institution.

Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration

Visa-exempt entry route for eligible travellers who still complete Cabo Verde travel pre-registration and pay the airport security tax through EASE.

Tourist Visa

Tourism and cruise visa for recreational travel to Cabo Verde.

Transit Visa

Short transit visa for travellers passing through Cabo Verde to another country.

Temporary Business or Professional Visa

Temporary visa for business missions and short-term professional activities in Cabo Verde.

Temporary Family or Medical Visit Visa

Temporary visa for family visits, medical treatment or other valid temporary reasons.

Residence Visa for Professional Activity

Residence visa for foreign nationals establishing habitual residence in Cabo Verde to carry out professional activity.

Visitor Visa or eVisa

General visitor visa framework for travellers who need a Zambian visa before or on arrival.

KAZA UNIVISA

Regional tourist visa for eligible travellers visiting Zambia and Zimbabwe, with Botswana day trips through Kazungula.

Business Visit Visa

Short business visitor visa supported by company and host documents.

Employment Permit

Main long-term work permit for employment in Zambia exceeding 6 months.

Temporary Employment Permit

Shorter work/business permit for a business visitor remaining in Zambia beyond 30 days.

Investor Permit

Investor permit for foreigners establishing, investing in, or joining a business in Zambia.

Holiday Visa

Visitor visa for leisure or holiday travel to Zimbabwe.

Business Visa

Business visitor visa for meetings, seminars or short-term projects without entering the Zimbabwean workforce.

Conferencing Visa

Visa for attending conferences, seminars, workshops and other professional events in Zimbabwe.

KAZA Visa

Regional tourist visa for entry within the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area framework.

Temporary Employment Permit

Zimbabwe work permit route requiring employer, qualification, recruitment, company and clearance evidence.

Investor Residence Permit

Residence permit route for investors with project, funds, equipment and stakeholder evidence.

Tourist eVisa

Online tourist eVisa route for holiday, vacation and leisure travel to Mozambique.

Business eVisa

Short business eVisa for meetings, research, conferences and other non-employment business travel.

Investment Visa

Investor eVisa route for projects of at least USD 500,000 in Mozambique.

Sports and Culture Visa

Single-entry visa for accredited sport, training, competition and cultural-event participation.

Crew Visa

Short single-entry visa for international airline and cruise crew entering Mozambique.

Humanitarian Assistance Visa

Multiple-entry visa for invited non-profit humanitarian work during declared emergencies or public calamity contexts.

Tourist Visa

Visitor visa route for leisure travel to Algeria with a hotel booking or host invitation.

Family Visa

Consular visa for applicants visiting Algerian family members without holding Algerian citizenship.

Business Visa (Short Stay)

Short-stay business visitor visa for applicants invited to do business in Algeria.

Work Visa

Employer-supported Algerian work visa for applicants with a ready work contract and Ministry of Labor documents.

Student Visa

Study visa for applicants enrolled in an Algerian school, institute or university accredited by Algerian authorities.

Cultural Visa

Visa route for seminars and cultural, scientific or sports events in Algeria.

Foreign Work Contract Approval

Ministry of Employment work-contract approval route for foreign hires, including cases where no Tunisian equivalent exists in the requested speciality.

Attestation of Non-Submission to Work-Contract Visa

Ministry attestation route for people or categories not subject to the ordinary work-contract visa requirement.

Residence Card for Paid Activity

Interior Ministry residence-card route for foreigners exercising paid activity in Tunisia.

Residence Card for Study

Interior Ministry residence-card route for foreign students enrolled in the current school or university year.

Residence Card for Marriage

Interior Ministry residence-card route for foreigners applying on the basis of marriage.

Residence Card for Retirees

Interior Ministry residence-card route for retirees who are not exercising salaried professional activity.

Tourist and Ordinary Short-Stay Visa

Short-stay Angola visa category for visitor, tourism and ordinary entry cases, with SME portal filing and official consular-fee references.

Work Visa

Angola work-visa category for foreign nationals whose stay involves employment or a work assignment, with SME portal filing and official fee references.

Privileged Visa

Official Angola privileged-visa category appearing in migration fee decrees, usually relevant to investment or special economic cases that must be confirmed through SME.

Temporary Stay Visa

Angola temporary-stay visa category for longer but time-limited stays, with official SME legal and fee sources.

Study Visa

Angola study-visa category for foreign students, backed by SME legal and official fee sources.

Medical Treatment Visa

Angola medical-treatment visa category for treatment-related stays, with official fee and SME portal references.

Cote d'Ivoire eVisa

Online pre-enrolment before travel, followed by biometric visa issuance at Abidjan airport. Check passport eligibility and the arrival point before paying.

Embassy Biometric Visa

Biometric visa filed through a Cote d'Ivoire embassy or consular enrolment centre, with tourism, business, study and other supporting-document tracks.

Provisional Stay Title

Service Public procedure for a first provisional stay title, used by foreign nationals in Cote d'Ivoire for civil-life acts and supported by worker, student, trader, religious, retired or no-profession evidence.

Provisional Stay Title Renewal

Renewal procedure for a provisional stay title in Cote d'Ivoire, using the Service Public checklist for documented foreign residents.

Resident Card

ONECI resident-card procedure for foreign nationals living in Cote d'Ivoire, with Service Public fee and evidence guidance.

Spouse Resident Card

Resident-card route for a foreign spouse supported by a spouse in Cote d'Ivoire, using ONECI and Service Public evidence guidance.

Short-Stay Visa-Free Entry

Visa-free short-stay entry rule for listed nationalities visiting Senegal for less than three months with a passport or laissez-passer valid for at least six months.

Entry Visa for Required Nationals

Entry-visa requirement for travellers whose nationality is not on Senegal Foreign Affairs short-stay exemption list, including refugee travel document holders.

Foreigner Identity Card

Interior procedure for Senegal's carte d'identite d'etranger, the core public residence/identity document route for foreign nationals.

Worker Foreigner Card and Labour Declaration

Employment-linked route combining Interior's foreigner identity-card checklist, which asks for a work contract, with the labour ministry worker-declaration procedure.

Student Foreigner Identity Card

Student-facing use of Senegal's foreigner identity-card procedure, supported by current school or university enrolment and funding/support confirmation.

Foreigner Identity Card Renewal or Duplicate

Maintenance path for Senegal foreigner identity-card renewals or duplicates, using the Interior workflow that distinguishes first requests from renewal or duplicate card production.

Short-Stay eVisa

Online Cameroon visa route for short stays, with ordinary and express options valid up to six months and issued through MINREX/eVisaCam pre-enrolment.

Long-Stay eVisa

Cameroon online long-stay entry visa, valid up to twelve months and normally used before applying for residence documentation where the stay continues in Cameroon.

Transit Visa

Free Cameroon transit visa for transit stays up to five days, referenced in MINREX eVisa guidance.

Carte de Sejour

Cameroon's stay card for foreign nationals regularly admitted to stay in Cameroon, valid for two years and renewable twice.

Carte de Sejour Renewal or Replacement

Renewal, loss, theft or deterioration handling for the Cameroon stay card, using DGSN evidence rules and the one-month-before-expiry renewal condition.

Carte de Resident

Cameroon's ten-year resident card for foreign nationals admitted as residents, including people moving from a twice-renewed stay card.

Tourism, Business or Transit eVisa

Online Djibouti eVisa for tourism, commerce or transit, with passport, transport, accommodation, invitation and card-payment evidence prepared before filing.

Traditional Work or Study Visa

Embassy or consulate visa route for work, study and other purposes that Djibouti eGov says cannot use the eVisa.

Work Authorization

ANEFIP work authorisation for non-Djiboutian nationals who have obtained an employment contract and want to work in Djibouti.

Work Authorization Renewal

Renewal route for Djibouti work authorisation, filed with ANEFIP in the two months before the authorisation expires.

Visa Extension

Djibouti eVisa-platform extension path for eligible visa holders, with remaining visa validity and immigration-office contact checks before filing.

Foreign Identity Card Guidance

Djibouti eGov signpost for foreign identity-card requests, directing applicants to the consulate or embassy of their country of origin.

Single-Entry eVisa

Gabon electronic visa category for one, two or three months with a single entry through Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville.

Multiple-Entry eVisa

Six-month multiple-entry Gabon eVisa category for eligible short-stay travellers entering by air through Libreville.

Tourism eVisa

Gabon eVisa purpose route for tourism, with hotel-booking evidence and ETA support in the official eVisa flow.

Business or Event eVisa

Gabon eVisa purpose route for business visits and events, with invitation-letter evidence in the official eVisa flow.

Family or Friend Visit eVisa

Gabon eVisa purpose route for family and friendly visits, with hosting-certificate evidence in the official eVisa flow.

Medical eVisa

Gabon eVisa purpose route for medical travel, with medical-documentation evidence in the official eVisa flow.

Ordinary Flying Visa eVisa

DRC electronic ordinary flying visa route for short visits, business visits and tourism, leading to a seven-day single-entry VAP at the border.

Specific Flying Visa eVisa

DRC eVisa type listed by the official FAQ for applicants directed to use the specific flying visa option in the official portal.

Family-Visit Flying Visa eVisa

DRC electronic family-visit flying visa type for short visits, leading to a seven-day single-entry VAP at the point of entry.

Airport Visa / VAP after eVisa approval

Seven-day single-entry DRC VAP placed in the passport at the point of entry after the traveller has obtained an eVisa.

Short Visit Visa

Short-stay visa for tourists and bona fide business visitors to The Gambia, normally capped at 90 days and not for employment.

Single Journey Visa

Gambia visa valid for one journey or single entry, subject to entry screening by GID officers on arrival.

Multiple Journey Visa

Gambia visa valid for multiple journeys to and from The Gambia for a stated validity period not exceeding 12 months.

Transit Visa

Gambia transit visa for travellers passing through The Gambia to another destination with onward tickets and assured entry beyond The Gambia.

Residential Permit A

Gambia biometric residence permit for people residing without gainful employment, including students, retirees and short business or mission visitors.

Residential Permit B / Work Residence

Gambia residence-and-work permit for non-citizens living and working in The Gambia, used by businesspersons, expatriates, unskilled workers and professionals.

Tourist Entry Visa

Lesotho tourist entry visa route for short tourism trips, hotel stays and itineraries supported by the official entry-visa service checklist.

Business Entry Visa

Lesotho business entry visa route for business visitors supported by a sponsor invitation, trade licence, tax clearance and related business evidence.

Visitor, Joining Relative or Marriage Entry Visa

Lesotho private-visit and family-linked entry visa categories for visitors, relatives joining a resident or citizen, and marriage cases.

Study Entry Visa

Lesotho study entry visa category supported by admission, tuition, Ministry of Education registration confirmation and sponsorship evidence.

Work, Expatriate or Tertiary Institution Entry Visa

Lesotho entry-visa categories used around expatriate work, tertiary institutions and sponsor-backed professional activity, separate from the work-permit decision itself.

Missionary, Volunteer, Exchange or Sporting Entry Visa

Lesotho entry-visa categories for missionaries, volunteers, exchange participants and sporting teams, with sponsor or organisation evidence.

Tourist eVisa

Madagascar official tourist eVisa route for single-entry tourist visits, with online registration and electronic travel authorisation before arrival.

Tourist Visa on Arrival

Madagascar tourist visa-on-arrival route for travellers using the official eVisa counters on arrival instead of pre-applying online.

Consular Short-Stay Visa

Madagascar consular non-immigrant short-stay visa guidance for tourism, business, mission and internship trips of 30, 60 or 90 days.

Tourist Visa Extension

Madagascar tourist-stay extension route for travellers who need to extend a tourist stay through the Immigration office, up to the official 90-day ceiling described by the eVisa FAQ.

Transformable Visa

Madagascar immigrant 30-day transformable visa route that can be converted into long-stay status after entry, including worker, investor, family and other long-stay bases.

Long-Stay Investor Visa

Madagascar EDBM long-stay investor visa and resident-card route for foreign investors with a Madagascar company file.

Malawi eVisa

Official Malawi online visa route for eligible travellers applying before departure through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services eVisa portal.

Visa on Arrival for Category Two Nationals

Malawi visa-on-arrival route for nationals of Category Two countries at designated ports of entry, announced by the official eVisa portal effective 24 February 2026.

Tourist / Single Entry Visa

Malawi short-stay visa category for visits, residence or business trips, valid for 3 months and usable once according to the official visa-type page.

Transit Visa

Malawi transit visa category for travellers transiting through Malawi for up to seven days, single use.

Visitor / Business Visit Permit

Short Malawi visitor or business-visit permit for tourism, visiting relatives or business, valid 30 days and extendable for a further 60 days.

Temporary Residence Permit

Malawi temporary residence route for visitors or business visitors who have reached the 90-day maximum but have legitimate reasons for continued residence, including some short consultancy or work-related activity.

Tourist and Business eVisa

Togo online visa route for tourism, meetings, trade fairs, seminars, conferences and short business visits.

Immigration Visa

Togo entry visa for people establishing themselves in Togo for study, internship, family reunification or professional purposes before completing residence-card formalities.

Professional Visa

Togo professional visa for journalism, reporting, commerce, project work or important professional activity in Togo.

Temporary Residence Card

One-year Togo residence card for non-student foreigners who want to stay or establish residence in Togo.

Student Residence Card

Togo residence card for foreign students and interns, available as one-year temporary or three-year ordinary student cards.

Ordinary Residence Card

Three-year Togo residence card for foreign nationals staying for longer periods, renewable on the same conditions.

eVisa

Official Sierra Leone online visa route through the Immigration Department eVisa portal.

Residence Permit

Official Sierra Leone residence permit route for foreign nationals residing, studying or investing in Sierra Leone for more than 90 days.

Work Permit

Official Sierra Leone work permit route for non-citizens intending to work, provide services or engage in gainful business.

Student Residence Permit

Sierra Leone residence-permit route for foreign nationals studying in Sierra Leone for more than 90 days.

Investor Residence Permit

Sierra Leone residence-permit path for foreign investors staying in Sierra Leone for more than 90 days, supported by SLIEPA investment guidance.

Permit Extension and Re-entry

Sierra Leone Unified Permit route for extensions and re-entry linked to existing work or residence permits.

eVisa - 30 day single entry

Official Benin 30-day single-entry eVisa for eligible non-exempt visitors.

eVisa - 30 day multiple entry

Official Benin 30-day multiple-entry eVisa for visitors who need to re-enter during a short trip window.

eVisa - 90 day multiple entry

Official Benin 90-day multiple-entry eVisa for longer visitor or business travel within the eVisa system.

Multiple Entry Visa

Official CGM multiple-entry visa route for travellers who need repeated entry to Burundi.

Airport Entry Visa

Official CGM airport-entry visa application route for arrival by air.

Transit Visa

CGM transit visa for foreign travellers passing through Burundi to another country.

Stay Visa Extension

CGM stay visa route for extending a stay in Burundi after entry.

Study Visa

CGM study visa route for pupils and students enrolled in Burundi.

EAC Visitor and Student Visa

CGM treatment for eligible East African Community nationals visiting or studying in Burundi.

Entry Visa

Eswatini entry visa route for tourists, volunteers, interns and business visitors who require a visa.

Transit Visa

Transit visa handling for applicants passing through Eswatini to another destination.

Temporary Residence Permit - Employee

Eswatini temporary residence permit checklist for employees sponsored by an employer.

Temporary Residence Permit - Business Person

Eswatini temporary residence permit checklist for business persons.

Temporary Residence Permit - Dependant

Eswatini dependant permit checklist tied to a guardian residence status.

Temporary Residence Permit - Student

Eswatini student temporary residence permit checklist for school or institution enrolment.

Landing Permission

St Helena landing permission route for stays on island of up to 24 hours.

Short-term Entry Permit

St Helena short-term entry permit for stays not exceeding 183 days.

Long-term Entry Permit

St Helena long-term entry permit for stays in excess of 183 days.

Work Permit

St Helena work permit route for people needing permission to work on island.

Immigrant Employment Certificate

St Helena immigrant employment certificate route linked from the official immigration page.

Consular Entry Visa

Niger ordinary entry visa route filed through a Niger diplomatic or consular representation before travel.

Exceptional Entry-Point Visa Authorization

Exceptional Niger visa-at-entry handling for travellers departing from a country where Niger has no diplomatic or consular representation.

Airside Transit Visa Exemption

Niger airside transit exemption for foreign nationals transiting by air without leaving the airport limits during stopovers.

Entry eVisa

Chad official online entry-visa route for foreign nationals who are not visa-exempt and want to visit Chad.

Visa-Exempt Entry

Chad visa-exempt entry handling for nationals listed by the official eVisa portal.

eVisa Extension Direction

Official Chad direction for travellers whose eVisa expires during their stay to approach immigration for an extension.

eVisaST Entry Visa

Official SMF online entry-visa application route for travel to Sao Tome and Principe.

Residence-Fixation Authorization - Family

SMF e-Cidadao residence-fixation authorization route for family-link cases in Sao Tome and Principe.

Residence-Fixation Authorization - Company or Business

SMF e-Cidadao residence-fixation route for company or business cases with corporate, tax and social-security evidence.

Residence-Fixation Authorization - Subordinate Professional Activity

SMF e-Cidadao residence-fixation route for subordinate professional activity with an employment contract and ministry opinion.

Residence-Fixation Authorization - Study, Exchange, Internship or Volunteering

SMF e-Cidadao residence-fixation route for study, student exchange, professional internship or volunteering cases.

Biometric eVisa Pre-Enrolment

Guinea-Bissau electronic visa pre-enrolment before biometric visa issue at the airport border crossing.

Short Stay Biometric Visa

Single-entry Guinea-Bissau biometric short-stay visa listed for 30 days.

Transit and Stop-Over Visa

Single-entry Guinea-Bissau transit and stop-over visa listed for 1 day.

Multiple-Entry or Long-Stay Biometric Visa

Guinea-Bissau multiple-entry and long-stay visa handling for frequent travellers needing longer or repeated entry.

Single-Entry eVisa

Official South Sudan online entry-visa route for eligible travellers applying before travel.

Multiple-Entry eVisa

Official South Sudan eVisa table route for 3-month and 6-month multiple-entry visa classes.

eVisa Exemption or Special-Fee Check

Official South Sudan nationality lookup for travellers checking whether they need an eVisa or have special fee handling.

Short-Stay Overseas Visa

Short-stay visa check and filing route for visits to Reunion as overseas France rather than the Schengen area.

Long-Stay Overseas Visa

Long-stay visa and residence-entry route for people moving to Reunion for more than a short visit.

Talent Passport / Qualified Work

French qualified-work residence route to check for Reunion through France-Visas and Service-Public.

Private and Family Life Residence

French private-life and family residence route to check for family members moving to Reunion.

Short-Stay Overseas Visa

Short-stay visa check and filing route for visits to Mayotte as overseas France rather than the Schengen area.

Long-Stay Overseas Visa

Long-stay visa and residence-entry route for people moving to Mayotte for more than a short visit.

Talent Passport / Qualified Work

French qualified-work residence route to check for Mayotte through France-Visas and Service-Public.

Private and Family Life Residence

French private-life and family residence route to check for family members moving to Mayotte.

Tourism e-Visa

Mauritania e-visa route for short tourism visits filed through the official ANRPTS form.

Business or Institutional e-Visa

Mauritania e-visa route for business, institutional or official short visits filed through ANRPTS.

Family, Medical, Culture or Sport e-Visa

Mauritania e-visa route for family visits, medical travel, culture, sport or similar short-stay reasons listed on the official ANRPTS form.

Long-validity e-Visa

Mauritania longer-validity e-visa option for applicants choosing one of the official multi-month or multi-year duration bands.

Work or Residence Authority Check

Mauritania lite work/residence check page for applicants whose activity may go beyond e-visa visitor permission.

Online Entry Visa

Burkina Faso online entry-visa route filed through the official eVisaburkina applicant portal.

Tourism or Private Visit eVisa

Burkina Faso eVisa route for tourism, private visits or similar short stays, using the official online portal.

Business or Official Visit eVisa

Burkina Faso eVisa route for short business, meeting, mission or official visits handled through eVisaburkina.

Family, Study or Long-stay Authority Check

Burkina Faso lite authority-check route for family, study or longer stays where public route-level checklists are not stable.

Work or Residence Authority Check

Burkina Faso lite work/residence check page for applicants whose activity may go beyond eVisa entry permission.

Visitor or Entry Visa Check

Central African Republic lite visitor and entry-visa check using the official Foreign Affairs travel/visa surface.

Business, Mission or Official Visit Check

Central African Republic lite route for short business, mission, official or institutional visits where authority confirmation is required.

Diplomatic or Service Passport Check

Central African Republic lite consular route for diplomatic, service-passport or protocol travel checks.

Family, Study or Long-stay Authority Check

Central African Republic lite authority-check route for family, study or longer stays where public checklists are not stable.

Work or Residence Authority Check

Central African Republic lite work/residence check page for applicants whose activity may go beyond visitor or mission permission.

Airport Private, Tourism or Research Visa

Comoros short-stay airport visa route for private visits, tourism and research, based on the official embassy visa page.

Business Visa

Comoros business visa route for investment-project and business visitors using the official embassy checklist.

Courtesy Visa

Comoros courtesy visa route for diplomatic or service passport holders using the official embassy requirements.

Family, Study or Long-stay Authority Check

Comoros authority-check route for family, study, research beyond short stay or longer stays where route-level public checklists are not stable.

Work or Residence Authority Check

Comoros cautious work/residence check page for activity that may go beyond visitor, business or airport-visa permission.

Short-stay 15-day Visa

Republic of Congo 15-day short-stay visa route using the official embassy consular platform.

Short-stay 91-day Visa

Republic of Congo 91-day visa route for longer short stays using the official embassy consular platform.

Courtesy, Service or Diplomatic Visa

Republic of Congo official/protocol visa route for courtesy, service and diplomatic visa categories.

Family, Study or Long-stay Authority Check

Republic of Congo authority-check route for family, study or longer stays where stable public checklists were not found.

Work or Residence Authority Check

Republic of Congo cautious work/residence check page for activity that may go beyond short-stay visa permission.

Tourist eVisa

Equatorial Guinea tourist eVisa route using the live official eVisa portal.

Business or Official Visit Check

Equatorial Guinea short business or official-visit check route using eVisa and Foreign Affairs sources.

Diplomatic, Official or Service Passport Check

Equatorial Guinea protocol route for diplomatic, official and service passport holders.

Family, Study or Long-stay Authority Check

Equatorial Guinea authority-check route for family, study or longer stays where stable public checklists were not found.

Work or Residence Authority Check

Equatorial Guinea work/residence authority-check route backed by the Labour ministry work-permit authority page.

Visa on Arrival

Official Liberia Immigration Service online pre-application route for Visa on Arrival at Roberts International Airport.

Embassy Visa Channel Check

Liberia visitor-visa channel check for travellers who may need to use a Liberian embassy instead of Visa on Arrival.

Re-entry Permit Card

Liberia Immigration Service re-entry permit card for non-citizens who need multiple entries during an approved stay.

Resident Permit Authority Check

Liberia resident-permit authority-check route based on LIS resident-permit service links and related permit guidance.

Work Permit

Official Liberia Ministry of Labour work-permit route for foreigners who intend to work in Liberia.

Family, Study or Long-stay Authority Check

Liberia authority-check route for family, study or longer stays where public route-level checklists are incomplete.

Tourist eVisa

Guinea electronic tourist visa route for short visits using the official Government of Guinea eVisa service.

Transborderment Visa

Guinea transborderment visa route listed on the official eVisa service for very short cross-border movement.

Transit Visa

Guinea transit visa route listed by the official eVisa service for short transit through Guinea.

Long Term Visa - Employment

Guinea long term visa evidence route for salaried employment with a contract approved by the authorities.

Long Term Visa - Business or Professional Activity

Guinea long term visa evidence route for liberal profession or authorised agricultural, industrial, commercial, artistic or other activity.

Long Term Visa - Family

Guinea long term visa family evidence route for spouses and minors where the official VLS tab asks for marital or parental relationship proof.

Electronic Visa Eligibility Check

Libya official eVisa eligibility and application route for travellers using the government electronic visa service.

Tourism Electronic Visa

Libya eVisa route for travellers selecting the official tourism purpose in the electronic visa application.

Visit Electronic Visa

Libya eVisa route for general visits using the official visit purpose.

Family Visit Electronic Visa

Libya eVisa purpose for short family visits, not a family-reunification or residence route.

Work-Purpose Electronic Visa Authority Check

Cautious Libya eVisa page for applicants selecting the official work purpose and confirming separate work or residence authority before employment.

Transit Electronic Visa

Libya eVisa route for travellers selecting the official transit purpose.

Visitor Visa

Somalia visitor visa route for travellers who need temporary entry permission and must satisfy ICA basic visitor requirements.

Tourist Visa

Somalia tourist entry route based on ICA-listed tourist visa handling and general visitor eligibility requirements.

Business Permit

Somalia business-permit route for foreign business visitors or business operators using ICA-listed business handling.

Work and Residence Permit

Somalia work/residence route for foreign workers whose employer or organisation can support ICA and labour-ministry evidence.

Student Visa

Somalia student-visa route based on ICA-listed student visa handling, with school and sponsor evidence to confirm before filing.

Transit Visa

Somalia transit-visa route for travellers passing through Somalia under ICA-listed transit visa handling.

General Consular Visa

Mali ordinary consular visa route for travellers who are not covered by a listed visa exemption or special official handling.

U.S. Citizen Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visa

Mali reciprocal multiple-entry visa handling for U.S. citizens, based on the Embassy page.

Diplomatic and International Organisation Visa

Mali diplomatic, official and international-organisation visa handling through the official mission route.

Visa-Exempt Entry Check

Mali visa-exemption check for ECOWAS citizens and other nationality groups named by the Embassy page.

Business, Work or Humanitarian Entry Visa

Sudan entry-visa route for business, official, work, humanitarian and other purposes filed through the official Embassy process.

Sudanese National Foreign-Passport Entry Visa

Sudan entry-visa route for Sudanese nationals who hold foreign passports, including minor-consent rules.

Diplomatic, UN or Official Entry Visa

Sudan diplomatic, laissez-passer and official visa route requiring note verbale or organisation letter and Ministry approval.

Consular Entry Visa

Eritrea consular entry-visa route based on the official Eritrean mission visa checklist.

Eritrean-Origin Foreign-Passport Entry Visa

Eritrea mission checklist route for Eritrean citizens or Eritrean-origin applicants using another passport.

Work or Residence Authority Check

Eritrea cautious work/residence check page for activity that may go beyond consular entry-visa permission.