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Chad passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Chad passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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22Visa-free
43eVisa
27Visa on arrival
106Visa required

Chad passport at a glance

With a Chad passport you can enter 22 destinations visa-free and 27 with a visa on arrival, so 49 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 43 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 106 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Chad

Do Chad passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Chad passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Chad passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa13131710
Asia491523
Europe00243
North America41513
Oceania1328
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Chad passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 22
eVisa 43
Visa on arrival 27
Visa required 106

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Chad passport holders visit without a visa?

Chad passport holders can visit 22 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Mauritius, Seychelles and others. Adding the 27 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 49 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Chad passport holders?

27 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Chad passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Chad passport holders travel with an eVisa?

43 destinations let Chad passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Chad passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Chad passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Chad passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Chad passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Chad passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Chad passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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