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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Chad citizens need a visa for Central African Republic?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Chad can visit Central African Republic visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Chad → Central African Republic
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Chad vs Central African Republic: passport comparison

Chad

23

visa-free countries

Global rank: #170 · mobility 75

Central African Republic

21

visa-free countries

Global rank: #172 · mobility 74.5
16

countries both Chad and Central African Republic can enter visa-free together

Chad + Central African Republic: passport compatibility

94%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Chad and Central African Republic travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
42 both e-visa / eTA
103 both need a visa
12 access differs

Where Chad and Central African Republic can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (16)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Chad is visa-free (6)

Only Central African Republic is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Chad → Central African Republic

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Chad → Central African Republic rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Chad passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Chad goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Central African Republic

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Chad citizens need a visa for Central African Republic?
Citizens of Chad can visit Central African Republic visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Chad citizens stay in Central African Republic without a visa?
Chad passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Chad or Central African Republic?
The Chad passport is stronger: 23 visa-free countries versus 21. Global rank: Chad #170, Central African Republic #172.
Where can Chad and Central African Republic citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Central African Republic?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Chad and Central African Republic?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Chad passport ranking

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