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8 Visa-Free African Countries For U.S. Citizens
Without a doubt, the continent of Africa is bursting with places to visit and things to experience, and entry is even simpler with these visa-free African countries.
We have put together this list of 8 African countries that travelers with U.S. passports can visit visa-free. See if your favorite African country made the list.
1. Equatorial Guinea
A visa is not required for a stay in Equatorial Guinea for up to 90 days. While a visa is not required, visitors do need to ensure that they hold a passport that is valid for at least six months.
2. Senegal
No visa is required for entry into Senegal for longer than 3 months. However, if you intend to stay longer, you need to register with the local authorities in order to obtain a ‘Carte d’étranger’.
3. Tanzania
When U.S. passport holders travel to Tanzania, the passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from date of entry, and at least one blank passport page is required.
4. Lesotho
U.S. citizens may enter Lesotho with nothing more than a valid passport for 30 days. Any extensions beyond this must be done through the Office of Immigration.
5. Morocco
Entry into Morocco for U.S. citizens is simple, with requirements of just a valid passport and a return/onward ticket. U.S. citizens may remain in Morocco for 90 days visa free.
6. Seychelles
Seychelles is another visa-free location in Africa. U.S. citizens will not require anything other than a valid passport to gain entry. Your passport must be valid for the entirety of your stay, and you will be asked to prove your onward/return journey.
7. Mauritius
U.S. citizens will only need to present a valid passport and evidence of an onward or return journey. Upon arrival, tourists are given a maximum of 60 days when entering Mauritius.
8. Tunisia
To visit Tunisia, a valid passport is required with at least one blank page. A 90-day stay is the maximum when entering the country.
