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Chad visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 16 can travel to Chad without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 182 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Chad: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Chad?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa required –
United Kingdom Visa required –
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa-free 90 d
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa required –
Australia Visa required –
China Visa required –
Germany Visa required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 0/46
Asia 1/50
Africa 15/53
North America 0/23
South America 0/12
Oceania 0/14

Passports that can enter Chad visa-free

15 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Chad

1 passports

Passports that need a visa for Chad

182 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Chad?

It depends on your passport. 15 passports can enter Chad visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 182 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Chad without a visa?

15 passports can enter Chad visa-free, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania and others.

Holding a Chad passport? See where the Chad passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Chad before you book.