Middle Africa

Chad visa requirements

Travellers from 17 of 198 countries can visit Chad easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Chad

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed17 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
eVisa136 of 198 passportsApply on the official website.
Visa needed45 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Chad visa

Tourist entry4 optionsVisitors can enter visa-free if eligible. Other visitors need an e-Visa or a regular visa before travel. A separate tourist visa class is not described.
Airport transit without a visa1 optionsYou can transit without a visa if you stay inside the airport and continue to a third country within 48 hours on the same plane or the first connecting plane. A separate transit visa is not described.
Chad e-Visa (online visa)1 optionsChad offers an online visa that must be obtained before travel. Nationals of visa-exempt countries cannot apply.

Find your passport

198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Africa15 of 53 countries
Asia2 of 50 countries
Europe0 of 46 countries
Americas0 of 35 countries
Oceania0 of 14 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter Chad without a visa?

17 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Chad?

eVisa: it applies to 136 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Chad?

45 passports, including United States, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Iraq Uganda, and 40 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Chad?

eVisa.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Chad?

eVisa.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Chad?

Visa needed.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Chad?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Chad?

eVisa.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Chad?

eVisa.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Chad?

Africa: 15 of 53 passports enter without applying first.

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