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.
- 21 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 200 e-visa
- 15 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
21 nationalitiesElectronic visa
200 nationalitiesAfghanistan
ร land Islands
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Canada
Cape Verde
Caribbean Netherlands
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mayotte
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Rรฉunion
Romania
Russia
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Samoa
San Marino
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Visa required in advance
15 nationalitiesEntry not permitted
6 nationalitiesUNESCO 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.