Starting Monday, May 18, 2026, Togo has become only the sixth African country to allow all African passport holders to enter without a visa. The policy permits stays of up to 30 days at every entry point, whether by land, air, or sea. Togo, a nation of roughly eight to nine million people located on the Gulf of Guinea, joins Rwanda, Ghana, Benin, The Gambia, and Seychelles in this rare decision. Colonel Calixte Batossie Madjoulba, Togo's Minister of Security, announced the change on May 19. The government aims to strengthen African integration and encourage the free movement of people and goods across the continent. However, the policy is not completely without requirements. Travelers must complete an online declaration at least 24 hours before arrival on the official platform voyage.gouv.tg and receive a travel slip called a bordereau de voyage. Security, immigration, and health requirements remain in effect. This move is significant because most African borders still require visas. According to the Africa Visa Openness Index, only 28.2% of travel routes within Africa were visa-free by the end of 2025. Togo's decision supports the African Continental Free Trade Area, which aims to create a single market across the continent since 2021. Nigeria also recently reciprocated Rwanda's 30-day visa-free policy. While progress remains slow, each new country joining this list brings Africa closer to freer movement for its citizens.