Free List: Only 2 African Countries Make The Cut

Belgium has updated its visa-free entry list to include only 59 countries, with Mauritius and Seychelles being the only African nations eligible. Travelers from these countries will soon need to comply with the new ETIAS digital authorization system.
Why it matters
This highlights the restrictive nature of European travel policies for African nations and the upcoming shift toward digital pre-screening for visa-exempt travelers.
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