Chad Visa for American Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

American passport holders need a visa to enter Chad. Apply at a Chad embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

Max stay
Varies
Visa cost
Not published
How to apply
Embassy / visa centre
Processing
10 days

Policy noteThe Government of Chad is not routinely issuing visas to US citizens at this time (per travel.state.gov, updated April 2026), reciprocal to a June 2025 US visa suspension on Chadian nationals - still in effect over a year later. All visa categories must otherwise be applied for exclusively online via evisa.td (in-person issuance was abolished May 2026), but the non-issuance to Americans is a separate bilateral restriction on top of that. Yellow fever vaccination required for all travelers. travel.state.gov rates Chad Level 4 - Do Not Travel (crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines).

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How American citizens apply for a Chad visa

  • → Apply for a visa at the Chad embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗

Chad visa cost for American citizens

Chad e-Visa (short stay, all ordinary visa categories via evisa.td)

Fee not published by Chad

short-stay e-visa previously issued as 90-day multiple-entry; validity under new May 2026 tariff schedule not publicly enumeratedofficial source
evisa.td ↗

Embassy sticker visa (discontinued)

Fee not published by Chad

official source
evisa.td ↗

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026

Chad visa types

e-Visa Touristique (Tourist e-Visa) - Standard

Short-stay visa for tourism, sightseeing, and leisure visits to Chad. Applied for online via the official evisa.td platform.

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  • The note-circulaire (evisa.td/articles/11) explicitly references 15-day and 30-day visa durations and states 'extension of visa is authorised only once for visas of 15 and 30 days.' The 30-day option is the standard tourist stay.
  • Exact fee not published in publicly-accessible pages of evisa.td; set by ArrĂŞtĂ© conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026.
  • Must apply at least 7 days before travel and no more than 60 days in advance.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required at immigration.
  • All visitors must register with police within 72 hours of arrival.
  • Processing may be extended during high-volume periods.
Apply here ↗

e-Visa Touristique (Tourist e-Visa) - Express

Fast-track short-stay visa for tourism, sightseeing, and leisure visits to Chad with 72-hour processing.

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  • Express processing track confirmed in evisa.td/articles/11 (note-circulaire): '72 heures' turnaround.
  • Same conditions as standard tourist e-Visa.
  • Fee set by ArrĂŞtĂ© conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026 - exact amount not published in publicly-accessible portal pages.
  • Applications must be submitted at least 7 days before travel.
Apply here ↗

e-Visa d'Affaires (Business e-Visa) - Standard

Short-stay visa for business meetings, conferences, commercial activities, and professional visits to Chad.

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  • The evisa.td platform explicitly states it 'covers all visa categories' (all visa categories per the new tariff grid).
  • Business visas require invitation letter from a Chadian company/organisation, and depending on the inviting entity type (private individual, private company, public institution, international organisation) different supporting documents are required per the note-circulaire.
  • Notarised and legalised invitation is required for private invitees.
  • Exact fee set by ArrĂŞtĂ© conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026 - not published publicly.
  • Must apply 7-60 days in advance.
Apply here ↗

e-Visa d'Affaires (Business e-Visa) - Express

Fast-track business visa for commercial visits to Chad with 72-hour processing.

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  • Express track (72 hours) confirmed in the note-circulaire.
  • Same documentation requirements as standard business e-Visa.
  • Fee amount not published publicly.
Apply here ↗

e-Visa de Transit (Transit e-Visa)

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

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  • 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 ArrĂŞtĂ© 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.
Apply here ↗
Other Chad visa categories (2)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Chad. Eligibility varies by visa type - some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Visa Diplomatique / de Courtoisie (Diplomatic/Courtesy Visa)

Visa issued to holders of diplomatic passports and courtesy visa recipients; remains under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • Explicitly excluded from the evisa.td online platform per the article on new tariffs: 'Les visas diplomatiques et de courtoisie relèvent de la compĂ©tence exclusive du Ministère des Affaires Étrangères' (Diplomatic and courtesy visas fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
  • The Chad Embassy Paris 2019 document (ambatchadparis.fr) states visa is free ('gratuit') for holders of Diplomatic or Service passports.
  • Additionally, Circulaire 002/MSPI/SG/2017 grants visa-free entry (no visa required) to holders of diplomatic passports from 20 specific countries.
  • These are processed through Chadian embassies and missions abroad, not through evisa.td.
Apply here ↗

Visa de Longue Durée / Visa de Résidence (Long-Stay / Residence Visa)

Visa for foreigners intending to reside in Chad for extended periods, including for work, study, family reunification, or other long-term purposes.

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  • The evisa.td platform states it covers 'all visa categories' under the new tariff decree.
  • Long-stay and residence permits are distinct from short-stay tourist/business e-visas and would fall under separate categories within the same platform.
  • The note-circulaire references 'work contracts' and 'employment documentation' as supporting documents, indicating work/long-stay visa categories exist within the system.
  • Specific fee, validity, and duration details for long-stay visas are not published in the publicly-accessible pages of evisa.td.
  • The ArrĂŞtĂ© conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026 governs all fees.
Apply here ↗

Chad visa for American citizens - FAQ

Do American citizens need a visa for Chad?

Yes - American citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Chad embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do American citizens need for Chad?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Chad visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.