Delegation Visits and Visa Guidance
Planning a Delegation Visit
Practical Guidance for Visitors
Make in Africa helps delegations plan visits to Africa and to the Summit in Sandton, Johannesburg, in January 2027. We design agendas and make introductions. We do not issue visas and we do not decide visa outcomes. That rests with the host country.
What We Do
For a delegation visit we can help with:
- Agenda design for visits to Africa and to the Summit.
- A supporting letter confirming a visit is part of Make in Africa programming.
- Introductions to hosts, zones, companies and institutions.
What to Prepare
To plan a visit with Make in Africa, a delegation should prepare the following:
Visit Purpose
- A short note on why you are visiting and what you hope to achieve.
- Describe the sectors, countries and meetings you plan to cover.
- Provide a contact person at your organisation who can confirm details.
Delegation List
Names and roles of those travelling, for agenda planning only.
Host Details
The companies, zones or institutions you hope to meet.
Supporting Letter
- Visa applications are made by each traveller to the host country authority.
How the Process Works
- A supporting letter does not guarantee a visa and carries no legal force.
- Ask the embassy or consulate for its current requirements and timelines.
Timing Your Visit
- Summit week in Sandton in January 2027.
- Sector visits before or after the Summit.
- Site visits to zones and plants.
Please note: We do not issue visas.
Why Plan With Make in Africa?
Apply to the Right Authority
Every traveller must apply to the embassy, consulate or immigration authority of the country being visited. We can tell you what to ask, not decide for them.
Early Planning
Start early, because visa and travel arrangements take time and vary by country.
Useful Introductions
Agendas and introductions shaped around your sector and business aims.
Planning a delegation to Africa? Let Make in Africa help you shape the visit. Write to us through the contact form with your sector and timing, and we will take it from there.
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The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
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