Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry to All African Passport Holders
Togo has become the sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to all holders of African passports, with the policy taking effect from 18 May 2026. The directive, signed by Security Minister Calixte Batossie Madjoulba, allows citizens of African Union member states to enter Togo without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The move places Togo alongside Rwanda, Ghana, Benin, The Gambia and Seychelles, which have already adopted full or near-full visa-free access for African travellers.
The reform is positioned as part of a broader strategy to strengthen pan-African cooperation, boost intra-African mobility and reinforce Togo's role as a trade, investment and tourism gateway in West Africa. Travellers will still be required to complete an online pre-arrival declaration at least 24 hours before departure, and standard immigration, health and security screening will remain in place at all entry points. The policy aligns with continental initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area, as momentum builds across the region toward greater visa liberalisation - with more than 60% of African destinations now offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to African travellers.
Source: Business Insider Africa