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Do Gambia citizens need a visa for Chad?

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

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Gambia vs Chad: passport comparison

Gambia

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #132 · mobility 87.5

Chad

23

visa-free countries

Global rank: #170 · mobility 75
17

countries both Gambia and Chad can enter visa-free together

Gambia + Chad: passport compatibility

83%

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

Where Gambia and Chad travel together — by entry type:

17 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
92 both need a visa
34 access differs

Where Gambia and Chad 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.

How the entry rule changed: Gambia → Chad

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

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

1rule changes for the Gambia passport, 1 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 Gambia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Chad

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 Gambia citizens need a visa for Chad?
Gambia citizens need a visa to enter Chad. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Gambia or Chad?
The Gambia passport is stronger: 43 visa-free countries versus 23. Global rank: Gambia #132, Chad #170.
Where can Gambia and Chad citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 17 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Chad?
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 Gambia and Chad?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Gambia passport ranking

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

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