AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoChad Visa-Free Push: Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby announced that Chad will abolish entry visas for all African nationals starting Jan. 1, 2027, positioning the country as a gateway linking regions and joining Rwanda, Benin, The Gambia, Seychelles, Ghana, Kenya and the Republic of the Congo in the visa-free trend. Diplomatic Travel Step: Russia and Chad also moved closer on travel access, with Russia’s foreign minister pointing to a visa-free agreement for holders of Chadian diplomatic and service passports. Regional Travel Caution (US): The U.S. upgraded Uganda to Level 4 “Do Not Travel”, bringing the total African countries on the list to 10, including Chad—a reminder that security advisories can quickly affect tourism plans. Online Visa Options: Mauritania opened an online visa application pathway while confirming 11 African countries can enter without a visa under mutual agreements. Tourism Paperwork Elsewhere: Mozambique published its 2026 eVisa eligibility list for African travelers, including Chad, and notes longer stays may require eVisa regularisation.
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