If you are looking for underrated travel destinations for the next year, the universe has heard your prayers. Recently, Kenya announced that they are scrapping the visa requirement for all countries. This means that you will no longer need to go through the hassle of applying for and acquiring a visa. All you would need is to get an ETA or an electronic travel authorisation and you will be all set for travelling to this African country!
Come 2024, You Won’t Need A Visa To Visit Kenya
The President of Kenya William Ruto has said that Kenya will be a visa-free country effective January 2024.
This will be a big win for Africans
Let’s wait and see if this Promise will be True effective January 2024. Oya come make we go. pic.twitter.com/MseZH1F5hW
— Fri-YaY Page🔝 (@maji_san) December 13, 2023
In a move that is being considered groundbreaking, Kenya has scrapped the mandate of acquiring a Visa. According to an article which was recently published by The Economic Times, this move is undertaken in order to boost economic growth and encourage travel within the country. In an announcement made by William Ruto, who is the president of Kenya, the news was made public.
He said that it was no longer required of anyone in the world to bear the burden of applying for a visa if they wanted to come to Kenya. In its stead, the government has made available a digital platform which will let people obtain an electronic travel authorisation or an eta. This will significantly boost the speed of the entry process to the country.
From January 2024 Kenya is going to become a VISA free country. This is so special. #RutoMyFren
Uhuru Opposition Leader pic.twitter.com/1UckIznH8A
— emma-boy (@emaboy28) December 13, 2023
It is also believed that this move will encourage trade as well as tourism in this East African country. Kenya’s embracing of the open-door policy will also help in significantly boosting their economy. The lack of a visa requirement makes the country a more attractive destination to visit for tourists and explorers alike.
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With Kenya to relax it’s immigration policies in Jan.2024 to make it a visa free country. This will make Kenya a destination choice for Nurses in Africa who intend to write NCLEX. pic.twitter.com/wRWav1PCyH
— Delta Pikin (dp) (@Dr_Smith_Castro) December 13, 2023
Kenya had initially removed visa requirements for other African countries which were a part of the AU or the African Union. It is not the first time that this has happened either. Before Kenya, countries like Benin and Seychelles as well as Gambia scrapped the requirement of Visa for all. Kenya is, therefore, the fourth country to pass such a rule.
There are a number of nature-centric places that one can visit. It is great for people who like to explore the wilderness and have a penchant for safaris.
Kenya is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. It has rich flora and fauna and nature enthusiasts from around the world travel to the country for unparalleled wilderness experiences. Now that the country is soon to become visa-free for all, it is sure to attract a huge number of tourists which will only help the country’s economy!
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Have you ever thought about visiting Kenya? Would you like to go there now that Visa is no longer a requirement? Let us know in the comments section below!
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