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Do Chad citizens need a visa for United States?

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

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Chad vs United States: passport comparison

Chad

23

visa-free countries

Global rank: #170 · mobility 75

United States

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #40 · mobility 166.1
11

countries both Chad and United States can enter visa-free together

Chad + United States: passport compatibility

28%

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

Where Chad and United States travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
141 access differs

Where Chad and United States 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 (11)

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

Where to apply: United States missions in Chad are not accepting applications

The missions formally exist but are not scheduling visitor-visa interviews, so filing locally is not possible. Below are the nearest countries that do accept applications, with distances.

1
Cameroon 1,136 km
Applications accepted in: Yaounde
2
Nigeria 1,302 km
Applications accepted in: Lagos, Abuja
3
Congo 1,773 km
Applications accepted in: Brazzaville

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.

US visa refusals for Chad citizens

The US State Department publishes the refusal rate for B visas (tourism and business) separately for each nationality. We took the two most recent fiscal years — so you see not just the level, but which way it is moving.

61.6%
of B-visa applications from Chad citizens were refused in FY2025
+30.4 pp above the all-country median (31.3%)
+3.0 pp year-over-year: FY2024 was 58.6%, now 61.6%
#31strictest of 197 countries
141of 197 countries saw refusals rise year-over-year

The “adjusted” refusal rate follows the State Department methodology used for the Visa Waiver Program: it covers B-1/B-2 visas (tourism and business) and no other categories. For countries with few applicants the percentage swings between years — an artefact of small numbers, not of policy. The median and rank are our own calculations on top of the official figures. Source: U.S. Department of State  ·  All countries →

How long the interview queue is in Chad

Even when a visa is available in principle, everything comes down to the appointment. The State Department publishes the wait until the next free slot at every consulate — we broke that down by country.

No appointments
US consulates in Chad are not scheduling visitor-visa interviews
You will need to apply in a third country Appointments are open at consulates in other countries, though queues for out-of-district applicants are usually longer. Check neighbouring countries in the full table.

Snapshot of State Department data taken July 2026. Waits shift weekly with consular workload — check the official figure before you apply. Mapping consular posts to countries and picking the best wait per country is our own work. Source: U.S. Department of State

How the entry rule changed: Chad → United States

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 → United States rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

0passports gained easier entry to United States
1passports saw United States tighten its rules
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 →

United States: good to know

Washington, D.C.

Capital

US Dollar (USD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Chad goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for United States

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 United States?
Chad citizens need a visa to enter United States. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Chad or United States?
The United States passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 23. Global rank: Chad #170, United States #40.
Where can Chad and United States citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United States?
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 United States?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Chad passport ranking

Where else the Chad passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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