KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | Rwanda’s visa-on-arrival and e-visa policies have made it exceptionally accessible, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a report. The Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda, released at the ninth edition of the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition on Thursday in Kigali, the …
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Partnership to advance growth and innovation across Africa Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate the development of innovative, inclusive, secure, and digitally enabled financial payment ecosystems across Absa’s Regional Operations (ARO) which incorporates Absa’s presence outside South Africa. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United States visas for Ugandan citizens will be valid for only three months following changes by the Department of State to nonimmigrant visa validity for nationals of several countries. The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, on Monday told journalists at the American Centre …
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BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | China on Sunday began implementing a trial policy that unilaterally grants visa-free entry to citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. It is the first time that China has extended such access to nations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Under the policy, which …
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WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the United States is canceling all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and suspending the issuance of new ones. The action comes after South Sudan’s transitional government failed to accept the return of …
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Ghana’s visa-free entry for African passport holders is the latest boost to efforts to integrate the continent and boost cross-border trade, cultural exchange, and regional unity. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Ghana’s introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for …
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African countries are simplifying entry processes and dropping restrictions to improve cross-border travel at inter-country and regional levels. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | In the past eight years, 35 countries have improved their visa policies and, since 2016, five countries have abolished all visa requirements for African travellers. As …
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As more countries tear up visa requirements, major African markets are beginning to record rising numbers in Intra-Africa tourism, a trend expected to extend through 2024. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African countries are set to record an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more countries continue to …
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The East African country is fourth African country to offer visa-free access for all African visitors Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Rwanda has become the latest African country to offer visa-free access to all African citizens according to the latest edition of the Africa Visa Openness Index jointly published on …
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In the Holiday Edition Threats Report, Visa anticipates threat actors will use advanced schemes to exploit consumers’ information during the holiday season and shares tips and tricks for safe transactions Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Digital payment firm, Visa Inc. has released a new report predicting a surge in shopping …
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