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Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda plan joint visa for AFCON 2027 fans
Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers, announced the initiative during an inspection of the Arusha Pamoja AFCON Stadium by members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
Kadaga, also Uganda's first deputy prime minister and minister for EAC affairs, said the three host countries were working on a special visa framework to ease supporters' movement between them during the tournament.
By: Xinhua News Agency, Journalist @New Vision
DAR ES SALAAM - Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda are developing a joint visa arrangement to facilitate cross-border travel for football fans during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), an official said on Tuesday.
Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers, announced the initiative during an inspection of the Arusha Pamoja AFCON Stadium by members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
Kadaga, also Uganda's first deputy prime minister and minister for EAC affairs, said the three host countries were working on a special visa framework to ease supporters' movement between them during the tournament.
The proposed arrangement could allow fans to attend matches in different countries while visiting tourist attractions, creating business opportunities for hotels, tour operators, transport providers and other service businesses, she said.
Kadaga, also Uganda's first deputy prime minister and minister for EAC affairs, said the three host countries were working on a special visa framework to ease supporters' movement between them during the tournament.
The proposed arrangement could allow fans to attend matches in different countries while visiting tourist attractions, creating business opportunities for hotels, tour operators, transport providers and other service businesses, she said.
However, its impact will depend on the final visa rules and their effective implementation at border crossings, EALA member Abdullah Makame said.
During the inspection, the delegation was informed that construction of the Arusha Pamoja AFCON Stadium, designed to accommodate about 32,500 spectators, had reached 95 percent completion.
The 36th edition of the AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027, marking the first time the tournament is staged across three countries.
During the inspection, the delegation was informed that construction of the Arusha Pamoja AFCON Stadium, designed to accommodate about 32,500 spectators, had reached 95 percent completion.
The 36th edition of the AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027, marking the first time the tournament is staged across three countries.