Chad Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
22
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
33
Total streamlined
55
Visa required in advance
143

Chad's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for a Chad tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Chad Visa-Free (22)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Chad without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

eTA / e-Visa

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Chad (33)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

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Transit

Chad Transit Visa

Chad publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

e-Visa de Transit (Transit e-Visa)

Short-stay visa permitting transit through Chad en route to a third country.

up to 15 daysapply online

Transit is one of the standard visa purposes processed through evisa.td. The note-circulaire references 15-day visas as one of the two standard durations (alongside 30-day). Transit visas most commonly correspond to the 15-day stay. Exact fee set by Arrêté conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026 - not publicly disclosed. Note: aggregators mention a 48-hour airside transit exemption but this is NOT confirmed on any official Chad government page and is not recorded here.

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FAQ

Chad Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Chad?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Chad visa-free or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Chad tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Chad without a visa?

22 countries can visit Chad without a visa in 2026, including: Barbados, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Chad.

How do I apply for a Chad tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Chad, you typically need to apply at a Chad embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Chad without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Chad varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Chad Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Chad visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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