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Electronic visaGrenada: Electronic visaFrench Guiana: Electronic visaGuernsey: Visa required in advanceGibraltar: Visa required in advanceGuadeloupe: Electronic visaGuam: Entry not permittedHong Kong: Electronic visaIsle of Man: Visa required in advanceBritish Indian Ocean Territory: Visa required in advanceJersey: Visa required in advanceKiribati: Electronic visaComoros: Electronic visaSaint Kitts and Nevis: Electronic visaCayman Islands: Visa required in advanceSaint Lucia: Electronic visaLiechtenstein: Electronic visaMonaco: Electronic visaSaint Martin: Electronic visaMarshall Islands: Electronic visaMacau: Electronic visaNorthern Mariana Islands: Entry not permittedMartinique: Electronic visaMontserrat: Visa required in advanceMalta: Electronic visaMauritius: Visa-free entryMaldives: Electronic visaNorfolk Island: Electronic visaNauru: Electronic visaNiue: Electronic visaFrench Polynesia: Electronic visaSaint Pierre and Miquelon: Electronic visaPitcairn Islands: Visa required in advancePalau: Electronic visaRรฉunion: Electronic visaSeychelles: Electronic visaSingapore: Visa-free entrySaint Helena: Visa required in advanceSan Marino: Electronic visaSรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe: Electronic visaSint Maarten: Electronic visaTurks and Caicos Islands: Visa required in advanceTokelau: Electronic visaTonga: Electronic visaTuvalu: Electronic visaVatican City: Electronic visaSaint Vincent and the Grenadines: Visa-free entryBritish Virgin Islands: Visa required in advanceU.S. Virgin Islands: Entry not permittedWallis and Futuna: Electronic visaSamoa: Electronic visaKosovo: Electronic visaMayotte: Electronic visa

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Visa requirements for Chad

Who can enter Chad, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 21 countries can enter Chad without a visa in advance. All 21 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

21 nationalities

Electronic visa

200 nationalities

Visa required in advance

15 nationalities

Entry not permitted

6 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Chad

Chad has 2 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

  • Ennedi Plateau
  • Lakes of Ounianga

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Chad?

It depends on your passport. 21 nationalities can enter Chad without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What currency is used in Chad?

Central African CFA franc (XAF). 1 USD is approximately 584.37 XAF.

What side of the road does Chad drive on?

Chad drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Chad have?

2: Ennedi Plateau, Lakes of Ounianga.

What is the emergency number in Chad?

17 / 18 / 2251-4242.

What time zone is Chad in?

Ndjamena (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to N'Djamena?

N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), about 3 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.