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Do Chad citizens need a visa for Germany?

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Chad citizens need a visa to enter Germany. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Chad vs Germany: passport comparison

Chad

23

visa-free countries

Global rank: #170 · mobility 75

Germany

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #7 · mobility 171.3
12

countries both Chad and Germany can enter visa-free together

Chad + Germany: passport compatibility

26%

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

Where Chad and Germany travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
14 both e-visa / eTA
9 both need a visa
146 access differs

Where Chad and Germany 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 (12)

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

Where to apply: Germany has no mission in Chad

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Cameroon 1,136 km
Applications accepted in: Yaonde
2
Nigeria 1,302 km
Applications accepted in: Abuja, Lagos
3
Egypt 1,777 km
Applications accepted in: Cairo

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Chad → Germany

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

30,2%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Chad
+15,7 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-6.3 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 36.5%, now 30.2%
8,292applications filed
5,522visas issued
2,501refusals
#32strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Chad — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Chad → Germany

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 → Germany 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 →

Germany: good to know

Berlin

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+49

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Chad goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Germany

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Chad citizens need a visa for Germany?
Chad citizens need a visa to enter Germany. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Chad or Germany?
The Germany passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 23. Global rank: Chad #170, Germany #7.
Where can Chad and Germany citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Germany?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Chad and Germany?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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