Togo drops visa for all Africans - Nigerians get 30-day visa-free access starting now

Togo removed visa requirements for all African nationals holding valid passports, allowing stays up to 30 days effective immediately. The announcement came Tuesday, May 13 via Togo's Ministry of Security on its official X handle, framed as a step to deepen African integration and mobility. Nigerians can now travel to Togo for tourism or business without obtaining a visa beforehand.

However, travelers must still complete an online travel declaration on Togo's government platform at least 24 hours before arrival to receive a mandatory travel slip. The policy mirrors Rwanda's recent visa-free move, and Nigeria has responded by implementing its own 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals entering the country. Togo's Ministry emphasized the reform reinforces commitment to openness and cooperation across the continent.

For Nigerians, this means easier access to Togo's markets, beaches, and business hubs like Lomé for short trips. Keep your passport valid and remember the 24h declaration step—airline boarding or border entry may be denied without the travel slip. With Nigeria also waiving visas for Rwandans, regional travel within Africa is becoming increasingly streamlined for citizens.

Will this visa-free access encourage you to consider Togo for your next West African business trip or weekend getaway, or do you still see barriers making regional travel impractical despite these policy changes?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/05/19/togo-removes-visa-requirements-for-all-africans/