The Republic of Chad has announced plans to abolish visa requirements for all African citizens, with the new policy set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby announced the decision, describing it as part of efforts to promote greater unity and integration across the African continent.
According to the president, removing visa restrictions will help facilitate the free movement of people and goods and make continental integration more practical.
With the policy, Chad will become the eighth African country to adopt a blanket visa-free entry arrangement for citizens of other African nations.
Other countries that have introduced similar visa-free policies include Benin Republic, The Gambia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Ghana, Kenya and Togo.
In May, Togo also announced that African citizens holding valid passports could enter the country without obtaining a visa, with visitors allowed to stay for up to 30 days.
The latest move by Chad is expected to further encourage intra-African travel, trade and cooperation by reducing restrictions on the movement of African citizens across borders.
