Chad will abolish entry visas for all African nationals from 1 January 2027, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced, linking the move to AfCFTA and a USD 3.8 billion water pact.
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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 billion over five years.
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