Chad To Introduce Visa-Free Entry For All Africans From 2027

Chad has announced plans to remove visa requirements for citizens of all African countries from January 1, 2027, in a move aimed at promoting easier movement across the continent.

President Mahamat Idriss Déby said the decision would strengthen African unity and make it easier for people and goods to move between countries.

The president said removing visa restrictions would support greater continental integration and encourage closer ties among African nations.

Chad’s announcement follows similar moves by other African countries seeking to ease travel restrictions for citizens of the continent. Countries including Benin Republic, The Gambia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Ghana, Kenya and Togo have introduced visa-free or visa-exemption arrangements for African travellers.

Togo, for instance, announced in May that African citizens with valid passports could enter the country without obtaining a visa.

Chad’s planned policy is expected to make travel to the Central African country easier for Africans and contribute to wider efforts to promote free movement and regional integration across the continent.