Tuesday, May 19, 2026 -The government of Togo has announced the removal of visa requirements for nationals of all African countries travelling into the country for short stays.
The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement issued
by Togo’s Ministry of Security via its official X handle.
According to the statement, African nationals holding valid
national passports will now be allowed to enter Togo without a visa for stays
of up to 30 days.
The ministry said the move was part of efforts to deepen
African integration and promote mobility across the continent.
“Togo takes a historic step in strengthening African
integration. Henceforth, all nationals of African states holding a valid
national passport may enter Togolese territory without a visa, for a stay of up
to 30 days.
“Through this major reform, the President of the Council
reaffirms his commitment to making Togo a space of openness, mobility,
opportunities, and cooperation at the heart of the African continent,” the
statement read.
The government, however, noted that travellers are still
required to complete a travel declaration on the official government platform
at least 24 hours before arrival in order to obtain a travel slip.
The ministry added that the policy underscores Togo’s
commitment to regional integration and strengthening ties among African
countries.
The development places Togo among African countries that
have eased entry requirements for citizens of other African nations as part of
efforts to boost trade, tourism and regional cooperation.
Recall that Rwanda has recently implemented a similar
visa-free policy.
In response, the Nigerian government has commenced the
implementation of a 30-day visa exemption policy for Rwandan nationals entering
the country.
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