Spain announces visa-free entry for eight African nations

Spain has announced visa-free entry for citizens of Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cape Verde and Rwanda.

Eligible passport holders are allowed to visit for up to 90 days.

The move is said to make travel easier while strengthening tourism and cultural ties between Spain and the eight African nations.

Citizens of these countries would be able to travel to Spain for short stays without first obtaining a visa, subject to standard entry requirements.