East Africa Tourist Visa launched in the Netherlands

{Tourists visiting the East African countries of Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda find it easy and cheaper after the three countries created one seamless tourist destination with the launch of the East African single joint visa.}

The launch was celebrated at the Carlton Ambassador Hotel in The Hague on Thursday 11 September 2014 organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda, the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda and the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya.

Rwandan Ambassador H.E. Jean Pierre Karabaranga, Ugandan Ambassador H.E. Mirjam Blaak-Sow and Kenyan Ambassador H.E. Rose Makena Muchiri officially unveiled the East African Tourist Visa in an evening reception attended by more than 250 guests mainly the Diplomatic community of The Hague , members of International Organizations in The Hague , Representatives of the Dutch business community , the Dutch Tour and travel agencies .

In an interview with Igihe.com Ambassador Karabaranga said : ” The new cross-border visa simplifies travel arrangements for holidaymakers, as well as creates a new brand for the whole region and open up opportunities for joint marketing campaigns. Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda are famed for their wildlife, which will, through the introduction of a joint visa, boost regional travel, adding value to the tourism products of the three countries and highlighting the diversity of East Africa.”

The introduction of the single tourist visa is a result of a joint initiative and decision made by the Heads of State of the 3 respective countries earlier this year in February 2014.