Chad to abolish entry visas for all Africans from January 2027

Africa · Central Key Facts —Announcement. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno revealed the policy on 15 July 2026 at the African Water Forum in N’Djamena. —Effective date. Visa-free entry for all African nationals begins on 1 January 2027. —Financial backdrop. The announcement coincided with a call for funding a National Water Pact worth USD 3.8…