Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Who can enter Chad visa-free?

Citizens of 15 countries can enter Chad visa-free, plus 1 more on arrival or e-Visa. The full list of nationalities with allowed stay is below.

15visa-free

1on arrival / eTA

16total

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Citizens of these countries enter Chad visa-free. Tap for details.

Burkina Faso 90 days → Cameroon 90 days → Central African Republic 90 days → Congo 90 days → Equatorial Guinea 90 days → Gabon 90 days → Ivory Coast 90 days → Mali 90 days → Mauritania 90 days → Niger 90 days → Nigeria 90 days → Rwanda 90 days → Senegal 90 days → Togo 90 days → United Arab Emirates — →

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Visa on arrival or online (e-Visa / ETA) when entering Chad.

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Frequently asked

How many nationalities can enter Chad visa-free?

Citizens of 15 countries can enter Chad visa-free, plus 1 more on arrival or with an e-Visa/eTA. See the full list above.

Who gets a visa on arrival for Chad?

Visa on arrival for Chad is available to citizens of 1 countries — see the section below.

How do I check if I need a visa for Chad?

Pick your nationality in the checker on the homepage — we'll instantly show your visa status for Chad and how many days you get.

Can Chad entry rules change?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the Chad embassy before travel.

Where Chad citizens can travel

The other way round — the Chad passport ranking and its visa-free destinations.

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