Kenya
Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services
Most visitors must apply online before travel. Use only the official portal.
Government notice indicates most applications are processed in about 3 working days.
Visa Guidance
Official Visa & Travel Authorization Links
Curated starting points to official government visa portals for destinations offered by Countryside.
Visa rules vary by passport nationality and can change anytime. Always verify details directly on official government pages before booking.
Tanzania
eVisa / Visa on Arrival (eligibility-based)
Tanzania Immigration Department
Apply online via Tanzania Immigration eVisa for smoother processing.
Published guidance indicates standard processing can take around 10 days (except referral cases).
Uganda
Mandatory online visa approval for visa-prone travelers
Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control
Visa-prone travelers should obtain approval letter online before travel.
Guidance cites decisions often in 2-3 days; apply at least 10 days before travel.
South Africa
Visa-required for many nationalities (check exemptions)
South African Department of Home Affairs
Use Home Affairs channels and verify whether your passport nationality is exempt.
Visa must be obtained before travel where required; no issuance at port of entry.
Rwanda
Online visa / Visa on arrival (eligibility-based)
Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration
Check DGIE rules by nationality and purpose of visit before applying.
Online applications are available via official channels including Irembo.
U.A.E
Entry permits/visas through federal and emirate channels
UAE ICP (federal channel; Dubai uses GDRFA channels)
Use official UAE government channels and confirm emirate-specific process.
Service availability differs by emirate and visa category.
Turkey
e-Visa for eligible passports
Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Use only the official government e-Visa portal.
Apply online if eligible; other nationalities may require embassy route.
Singapore
Entry visa for selected travel documents
Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
Check if your travel document needs a visa, then follow ICA application paths.
ICA notes visa is pre-entry permission and does not guarantee admission.
Malaysia
MyVISA eVISA / embassy process depending on category
Immigration Department of Malaysia
Apply through official MyVISA channels and confirm visa category requirements.
Immigration notices emphasize using only official MyVISA domains.
Mauritius
Visa/exemption based on nationality and purpose
Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office
Check country-specific visa requirements on the Mauritius immigration portal.
Published guidance notes visa allows travel to port of entry, final admission decided by immigration officers.
Seychelles
Digital Travel Authorisation (electronic border system)
Seychelles Electronic Border System / Immigration
Use the official GOVTAS portal to complete pre-travel authorisation.
Travel authorisation is required before arrival for non-citizens.
Maldives
Tourist visa on arrival with mandatory digital declaration
Maldives Immigration
No pre-approval for tourist visa, but entry requirements and declaration are mandatory.
Traveller Declaration must be submitted on IMUGA within 96 hours before flight.
Thailand
Thai e-Visa for eligible travelers
Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Use the official Thai e-Visa portal and check eligibility by nationality.
Official process: account, form, documents, fee payment, then e-visa confirmation.