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The DRC has recently lifted visa requirements for Kenyan citizens. This is a reciprocal gesture since Kenya has made a similar move five days ago
The DRC has recently lifted visa requirements for Kenyan citizens. This is a reciprocal gesture since Kenya has made a similar move five days ago. The change took effect on September 1, 2023, coinciding with Kenya’s decision to waive visa requirements for Congolese citizens traveling to Kenya. The Directorate General of Migration in the DRC notified this development and said it was in accordance with the directives of the President.
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The DRC has moved Kenya from category 2 to category 1 in terms of visa requirements, aligning with the East African Community’s regulations on free movement of people among member states. Recently, a few countries in Africa have relaxed their visa regimes to ease travel and trade. President William Ruto had previously mentioned during the African Private Sector Dialogue Conference on Free Trade that this could be the last time African citizens would have to pay for visas to visit Kenya.
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In recent months, Kenya has also announced visa-free travel for citizens of Indonesia, Comoros, and Senegal. Additionally, Kenya and Eritrea have agreed to permanently eliminate visa requirements for their respective citizens. Kenya has been actively pursuing visa-free arrangements with other countries, such as Djibouti, to promote trade and cooperation.
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Importantly, Kenyan passport holders can now enter South Africa without a visa, thanks to a new visa-free regime between the two nations. These changes mark significant steps towards facilitating travel and fostering greater cooperation between African nations, ultimately benefiting citizens and promoting regional integration.
