Visa & Other Documents
Visa Requirements for Southern & East African Countries (Finnish Passport Holders)
South Africa
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No visa required for short stays (up to 90 days)
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Visa-free
Botswana
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No visa required for short stays (up to 90 days)
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Visa-free
Namibia
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Visa required
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Visa on Arrival (also available as e-Visa)
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Fee approx. USD 80–85 per traveller
Zimbabwe
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Visa required
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Visa on Arrival or e-Visa
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Fee USD 30–50 (single entry)
Kenya
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Visa required
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eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
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Fee USD 32.50 per traveller
Tanzania
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Visa required
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e-Visa or Visa on Arrival
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Fee USD 50 (single entry) / USD 100 (multiple entry)
Zanzibar
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In addition to the Tanzanian visa, mandatory local travel insurance is required
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Insurance fee USD 44
Malawi – NEW VISA REGULATIONS
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Visa required
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Passport must be valid for at least 6 months and onward/return ticket may be requested
ℹ️ Important Notes for Travellers
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Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, but a separate compulsory Zanzibar travel insurance is required for all visitors.
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It is strongly recommended to apply for e-Visa / eTA online well in advance. This is quicker and more convenient than applying on arrival, where queues can be long.
Useful application links:
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Namibia visa application: Namibia e-Visa
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Tanzania visa application: Tanzania e-Visa
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Kenya travel authorization: Kenya e-Visa
Malawi travel authorization: Malawi e-Visa
Zanzibar travel insurance: Zanzibar travel insurance
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Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry and have sufficient blank pages.
