Our story

Making mobility easier
for every African

MigraGate was born from a simple conviction: visa, accommodation and mobility procedures shouldn't be an obstacle course.

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12 000+

Files processed

40+

Countries covered

98 %

Satisfaction rate

24/7

Support available

Our mission

Democratising access to international mobility

Every year, thousands of African nationals face complex files, opaque timelines and unreliable intermediaries. MigraGate changes that reality.

Our platform brings together in one place everything you need: visa, insurance, official invitation, accommodation, transport. Our experts guide you every step of the way.

Our vision

A world where international mobility is no longer reserved for a few, but accessible to all, regardless of passport or budget.

— Ibrahima Koné, Founder

What guides us

Our values

Trust & transparency

We display our fees clearly, no hidden charges. Every file is handled with integrity and honesty.

Human support

Behind every file, a person. Our advisors are available at every step of your journey.

Speed & efficiency

Our optimised processes allow some of the fastest processing times in the industry.

International expertise

Russia, Turkey, Europe, Asia — we master procedures in over 40 countries.

Our journey

From idea to reference

2020

The idea is born

Ibrahima Koné identifies the lack of structured support for African candidates seeking international mobility.

2021

Beta launch

First files processed from Abidjan and Dakar. 200 clients in test version.

2022

Russia & Turkey expansion

Moscow and Istanbul offices opened. Partnerships with 15 premium hotels.

2023

5,000 files processed

5,000-file milestone reached. Launch of the travel insurance service.

2024

Platform rebuild

Full-stack web application launched. Real-time tracking and client portal integrated.

2026

12,000+ clients

MigraGate becomes the reference for African mobility to Russia, Turkey and Europe.

The faces of MigraGate

Our team

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Ibrahima Koné

Founder & CEO

Ivory Coast

Former immigration consultant, 10 years' experience. Passionate about facilitating African mobility.

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Fatou Diop

Director of Operations

Senegal

Former consular officer. Expertise in immigration law and multicultural team management.

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Alexei Petrov

Russia & CIS Manager

Russia

Expert in Russian and CIS procedures. Based in Moscow, coordinating regional files.

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Amina Oumarou

Sub-Saharan Africa Manager

Niger

Specialist in West and Central Africa mobility. In charge of regional consulate partnerships.

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Mehmet Yilmaz

Turkey & Balkans Manager

Turkey

Real estate and tourism expert. Manages accommodation and procedures for the Turkish and Balkan region.

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Marie-Claire Adjoa

Customer Support Manager

Ghana

Customer experience champion. Coordinates support teams in French, English and Russian.

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