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Chad has announced plans to remove visa requirements for all African citizens travelling to the country from January 1, 2027.
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby announced the decision, describing it as a step towards strengthening African unity and promoting greater integration across the continent.
According to Déby, the policy is intended to make the free movement of people and goods across Africa a more practical reality.
The move will place Chad among a growing number of African countries that have adopted visa-free entry policies for citizens of other African nations.
The report identifies seven other countries with similar open-door policies: Benin Republic, The Gambia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Ghana, Kenya and Togo.
Togo announced in May that African nationals holding valid passports could enter the country without obtaining visas.
Chad’s planned policy will take effect on January 1, 2027, although the report does not provide further details on whether there will be additional entry conditions for African travellers.
The announcement comes amid wider efforts by African countries to reduce barriers to movement and strengthen economic and regional integration.
For Nigerian and other African travellers, the policy could make Chad more accessible for tourism, business and other forms of lawful travel once it takes effect.
