Visas.

South Africa skips the visa entirely for US, UK, and EU passports, giving 90 days visa-free, but there's no visa on arrival for anyone else, only e-visa or embassy routes.

Kenya's eTA runs $34 USD as of August 2026, cheaper than the old $51 visa it replaced, but EAC citizens still cross visa-free under regional agreements.

The KAZA univisa covers Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Kazungula day trips into Botswana for about $50 USD, cheaper than buying separate visas if you're crossing the Victoria Falls Bridge.

South African passports get 30 days visa-free in Mozambique, but US, UK, and EU travelers need an e-visa or VOA costing roughly $30 to $85 USD as of August 2026.

Namibia's 90 day visa exemption covers US, UK, EU, and most Commonwealth passports, but the fee for on arrival or e-visa applicants changes by nationality, so confirm it on the Ministry of Home Affairs site first.

Most Western passports skip the visa entirely and get 90 days in Botswana, but a handful of nationalities need an e-visa through the official government portal first.

Czechia's 90-day Schengen allowance is shared across 29 countries, not reset by hopping borders, and the EU's Entry/Exit System is now scanning fingerprints at first crossing instead of stamping passports.

Laos splits travelers into three lanes: ASEAN passports walk in free for 14 to 30 days, everyone else pays $30 to $42 USD for an e-visa or VOA covering a 30-day stay.

Croatia's 90-day Schengen clock now shares with every other Schengen country you visit, not a separate Croatia-only tally. Here's how the math actually works, plus what ETIAS changes for US and UK travelers in 2026.

Taiwan's 90-day exemption covers US, UK, and most EU passports, but you still have to file the free TWAC arrival card before Taoyuan immigration will wave you through.

South Korea's K-ETA runs about 10,000 KRW and covers most tourists for 30 to 90 days depending on nationality, no visa required unless you're working, studying, or staying long term.