Are you planning to take a safari to East Africa? Do you wish to visit more than two destinations using a single visa in East Africa? Be part of the beneficiaries of East African Tourist Visa if you are planning to have your safari to any of East African country! It is a high time you saved that money and time in East Africa given the fact that Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda are all borderless. Visitors can now freely access any of amazing countries and enjoy the incredible wildlife that has positioned Africa on the world map by simply using the East African Tourist Visa at a fee of $100. Enjoying the spectacular mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda has now become simpler just as you land into Entebbe International Airport, you can easily connect to Kigali International Airport where you can finalize your safari or link up to a magical Kenya and enjoy classic wildlife safaris and then fly back home. Why not realize your long awaited dream with this 3 months’ multi-entry tourist visa? This visa grants visitors opportunity to discover the biodiversity of at least two countries within a period of 3 months without paying for another visa.
Who are eligible to apply for this visa?
Any visitor (foreign residents) who intends to visit continuously the magical Kenya, the Republic of Uganda and Rwanda purposely for tourism, such a visitor will have an opportunity for this visa which will be given at any of the respective countries’ immigration office or through on line where possible.
How you can apply:
You can apply for this visa through any of the diplomatic representation of the three countries, visit the immigration offices or do it online if you can.
In Rwanda;
It is possible for you to apply for East African Tourist Visa online; for starters, they can now apply via the Rwanda Online Visa Application System Rwanda Immigration website. Check on “Type of Visa” choose “East Africa Tourist Visa”, don’t again choose Rwanda visa thinking that it is East Africa Tourist Visa-these are two different visas altogether. For the case of US, UK, Canadians and those from Singapore as well as other states that were exempted, they can now pay about $50 especially for tourists while at Rwanda border. For any further assistance, please contact the nearby Rwanda Embassy.
In Kenya;
For those intending to start their safari from Kenya, you can access visa application information on the consular section of your respective Kenya Embassy’s website/Kenyan Immigration website or www.ecitizen.go.ke
While those who are interested in starting their safari in Uganda, you can check your respective Uganda Embassy’s website. The Uganda Immigration takes an initiative to send a visitor an email with a Barcode that is scanned by Uganda immigration on your arrival in Entebbe and a visa sticker is fixed into a visitor’s passport. All travelers must apply in their own right and genuinely recommended travel document valid not under the period of six months. Remember that visas that are issued for particular countries are only used from that respective country, for the case of work; you are not allowed while the need to extend the visa is also not allowed.
Yellow Fever Certificate:
You will also need a yellow fever certificate while on entry to Uganda from Rwanda and this doesn’t exclude Kenya.
What are the requirements?
You will need 1 clear colored passport size photo white background that is currently taken without glasses, caps and scurf. The photo must be attached to the applicant form using glue stick. Note that stapling and clipping photos to the application form is not recommended. You will need absolute filled application form; visa application letter should be addressed to the respective issuing authority and country.
For residents who stay in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, there is no need for them to apply for a visa. You only need a valid resident permit/national identity card to discover the biodiversity of East Africa. For more details please visit, www.visiteastafrica.org.
In conclusion, traveling to East Africa is now easier than ever before with East African Tourist Visa. Get one and explore the hidden treasures of East Africa and be filled with remarkable experiences that come once in a life time.
