Chad will remove visa requirements for citizens of all African countries from January 1, 2027, as part of efforts to improve movement across the continent.
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby announced the policy, saying it would strengthen African unity and make it easier for people and goods to move between countries.
Under the new policy, African nationals with valid travel documents will be able to enter Chad without obtaining a visa before travelling.
The decision places Chad among a growing number of African countries adopting policies aimed at reducing restrictions on intra-African travel.
Chad will become the eighth African country to operate a blanket visa-free entry policy for citizens of other African nations.
The countries currently operating similar policies include Benin Republic, The Gambia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Ghana, Kenya and Togo.
In May 2026, Togo announced that African citizens holding valid passports could enter the country without a visa.
The latest move by Chad is expected to support greater regional mobility and could facilitate trade, tourism and other forms of cross-border activity.
