Africa: Togo Removes Visa Requirement for African Nationals
- On Sunday, the Togolese government removed visa requirements for all African nationals holding valid passports, allowing stays of up to 30 days and instructing border agencies to ensure immediate implementation across all entry points.
- Minister of Security Calixte Madjoulba disclosed on Monday that the decision aims to deepen regional integration and boost cross-border cooperation, reflecting a broader commitment to strengthening free movement across Africa.
- Visitors must complete an online travel declaration at least 24 hours before arrival, according to Madjoulba, noting the exemption does not override existing immigration, public health, or national security requirements.
- Togo is the latest country to adopt this policy, following Rwanda, Ghana, and Kenya; PREMIUM TIMES reported last Friday that Nigeria also reciprocated Rwanda's 30-day visa-free entry.
- The initiative aligns with the President of the Council's ambition to position the nation as a regional hub for trade and services, amplifying Pan-African ideals of unity and economic cooperation.
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Visa-free entry: This country opens borders to African travellers
Togo has opened its borders to African travellers by removing visa requirements for citizens across the continent, in a move aimed at boosting regional integration, tourism and business opportunities. The new policy took effect on 18 May. This allows African passport holders to enter the West African nation without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The decision places Togo among a growing number of African countries pushing for easier movement …
No longer need a visa to enter Togo. Nationals of all African countries are now exempt for stays of up to 30 days. Announced in an official communiqué. Togo emphasizes its desire to strengthen the free movement of people and goods on the continent.
Togo sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to Africans
In a major boost for continental integration, Togo has opened its borders to all African citizens, allowing passport holders from across the continent to enter the country visa-free. The new policy, which took effect on Monday, grants African travelers a 30-day visa exemption, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Security early Tuesday. In an official statement, Security Minister Calixte Madjoulba emphasised that the decision reflects…
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