Business Travel Guidance
Simplifying Business Travel
Practical Guidance for Business Mobility
Make in Africa offers Business Travel Guidance to support the overseas trips of business representatives. We do not issue visas or decide applications. We explain what to prepare and point you to the embassy or consulate that does, helping businesses reach new markets with confidence.
Services we Provide
Our Business Travel Guidance includes:
- Guidance on preparing for business-related travel.
- Pointers on what embassies and consulates may require.
- Help for member firms in organising their travel documents.
Documents to Prepare
For any visa application, check the exact list with the embassy or consulate. Commonly requested documents include:
Request Letter
- Addressed to the embassy or consulate on your organisation's letterhead.
- Follow the format the embassy or consulate asks for.
- Signed by a senior officer of the firm (not the traveller).
Copy of Passport
The passport of the person travelling.
Copy of Invitation Letter
Invitation letter from the host organisation being visited.
Certified Copies
- Check whether copies must be stamped and signed by an authorised person.
Preparation Guidelines
- Confirm whether paper or digital copies are accepted.
- Start early and allow time for the authority's own processing.
Costs to Expect
- Embassy or consulate fees
- Visa centre service charges
- Courier or translation costs
Please note: We do not collect visa fees.
Why Work With Make in Africa on Travel?
Pointing You to the Right Office
We guide members to the embassy, consulate or visa centre that decides applications, so you apply to the right authority.
Early Preparation
Advice on starting early and submitting complete applications ahead of deadlines.
Practical Assistance
Simple checklists and guidance shaped around each business's needs.
Ready to plan your international travel? Let Make in Africa help you prepare. Contact us today to learn more about our travel guidance and make your next business trip smoother.
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