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Chad visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Chad? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Middle Africa | Continent: Africa

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15Visa-free
0eVisa
1Visa on arrival
182Visa required

Chad entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 15 can enter Chad visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 1 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 182 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

16 of 198 passports can travel to Chad without arranging anything before departure.

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Chad entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Chad
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaVisa required
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free (90 days)
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Chad visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Chad.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa141038
Asia10050
Europe00045
North America00023
Oceania00014
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 15
Visa on arrival 1
Visa required 182

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Chad?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 15 can enter visa-free, 1 can get a visa on arrival and 182 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Chad without a visa?

15 passports have visa-free access to Chad, including United Arab Emirates, Rwanda, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Congo, Côte d'Ivoire and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Chad offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 1 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Chad. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Chad?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 15 can enter Chad visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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