Embassy
Embassy of the United States in Chad
Rond-point de Chagoua
Chad visa requirements for American citizens
Entry to Chad is restricted for american citizens: a visa plus special approval.
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Chad
Entry is restricted
Special approval or set entry points.
- Visa
- Restricted
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Chad
Chad has stopped issuing new visas to U.S. citizens
- U.S. citizens cannot get new visas.
- Existing visas stay valid until they expire.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Chad limits where and how you can enter.
Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.
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Ways into Chad
Some passports need no visa; others need an online visa.
eVisaStandard processingThis service processes your online visa application in 10 working days, unless delayed.
How to apply
- Start your application at evisa.td.
- Fill in the form and upload clear documents.
- Pay online.
- Track your application online.
Documents required
- Colour passport scan: JPEG or PDF
- Visit and host documents requested
- Letters and tickets: PDF
- Previous visa for an extension
- Yellow fever vaccine proof
- Carry proof of yellow fever vaccination for arrival checks. vaccine
- Plan to apply within 60 days before arrival; another page says 90 days.
- Your visa cannot be changed after approval; payments cannot be refunded.
eVisaShort visit eVisaApply online for a short visit if you need a visa.
- Fee
- Fee not stated
How to apply
- Start at evisa.td with your email and passport details.
- Fill in the form and upload the documents requested.
- Pay online.
- Track your application online.
Documents required
- Colour passport details page scan
- Visit and host documents requested
- Yellow fever vaccine proof
- Carry proof of yellow fever vaccination for arrival checks. vaccine
- Standard: 10 working days; express: 3 days. Delays are possible.
- Stay limits use calendar months; your visa states your stay and entries.
eVisaExpress processingThis faster service aims to process your online visa application in 3 days.
- Fee
- Express fee not stated
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Start your application at evisa.td.
- Fill in the form and upload clear documents.
- Choose express if offered and pay online.
- Track your application online.
Documents required
- Passport scan
- Documents requested for your visa
- Yellow fever vaccine proof
- Carry proof of yellow fever vaccination for arrival checks. vaccine
- Extra checks or high demand can cause delays.
- Your visa cannot be changed after approval; payments cannot be refunded.
Sources (11)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Chad Directorate of Immigration and Emigration — official e-Visa portal, procedure, questions and exemption list
- Official notice, 11 May 2026 — mandatory online applications and abolition of manual entry authorisations
- Official circular published 4 June 2026 — documents, file formats, processing and extensions; readable indexed text consulted
- Official circular alternate page — differing exemption list; readable indexed text consulted
- Official e-Visa portal — legal notice and institutional responsibility
- Official Gazette, September 2025 — entry and visa provisions; readable indexed articles consulted because direct PDF retrieval failed
- Chad Embassy in the United States — visa application; older ordinary procedure conflicts with May 2026 notice
- Chad Embassy in India — visa form; local submission and processing information not used as current national online rules
- Chad Embassy in France — also accredited to the United Kingdom; links to consular visa checklist
- Paris embassy — older visa conditions, including business, study, transit, diplomatic and courtesy applications
- Chad Ministry of Foreign Affairs — official homepage; no usable visa-specific instructions retrieved
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs C D E FAdapter needed
- MoneyXAF Fr
- Time+13h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArabic
- Emergency17 police2251-4242 ambulance
Planning your Chad trip
- Ennedi MassifSee sandstone formations shaped by wind and temperature, along with rock paintings. It is a World Heritage Site.
- Guelta d'ArcheiThis rare water source in Ennedi is home to West African crocodiles and attracts camel caravans.
- Lakes of OuniangaThese 18 ancient lakes have an unusual water system. They are a World Heritage Site.
- Zakouma National ParkIts floodplains, rivers and marshes support West and Central African wildlife. Black rhinos were reintroduced in 2018.
Scams to watch for in Chad
- Petty street theftPetty street crime is a concern. No particular theft method is described, so stay alert without assuming every approach is a scam.
- Corrupt officials and bribe pressureCorrupt police or officials may strictly enforce photography restrictions. If you are accused of a crime, corruption and pressure to pay bribes can affect what happens next. This does not mean every photography restriction or official encounter is a scam.
- Refilled bottled waterSome vendors refill old bottles with unfiltered water and sell them. The water may carry typhoid or other diseases.
About Chad
Chad is a landlocked republic in north-central Africa, with the Sahara across its northern third.
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Money
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +235
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Questions
Is entry to Chad restricted for American citizens?
Chad has suspended new visas for U.S. citizens. Existing visas remain valid until they expire. Chad is not issuing new visas to U.S. citizens. Existing visas will be honored until they expire.
Do american citizens need a visa for Chad?
American citizens need a visa for Chad, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Chad visa?
At Chad's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help american citizens enter Chad?
We have no record of Chad relaxing its rules for american citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do chadian citizens need a visa for the United States?
the United States is not letting in chadian citizens at the moment.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Chad?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Chad are easier for american citizens?
Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Botswana, Cape Verde Eswatini, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Chad?
Find Chad's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Chad?
Central African CFA franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Chad?
Arabic and French.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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