Do United States Citizens Need a Visa for Chad?
Visa Required
Visa Status
Visa Required
Notes
⚠️ On June 5, 2025, Chad has suspended visa issuances to U.S. citizens in response to Donald Trump's travel ban, current visas will still be honored until their expiration.
ℹ️ Dual-citizens of Chad can still travel to Chad but can only travel with a valid Chad passport.
ℹ️ Passengers with an entry authorisation issued by the authorities of Chad can obtain a visa on arrival.
💉 International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only if arriving from a high risk country as defined by the WHO.
📋 Registration within 72 hours is mandatory prior to arrival.
Quick Facts
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Capital
N'Djamena
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Currency
XAF - Central African CFA franc
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Languages
العربية, Français
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Calling Code
+235
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Timezone
UTC+01:00
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Driving Side
Right
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Population
19.3M
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Area
1,284,000 km²
Frequently Asked Questions
Do United States citizens need a visa for Chad?
United States citizens need a visa to visit Chad. The current status is: Visa Required. On June 5, 2025, Chad has suspended visa issuances to U.S. citizens in response to Donald Trump's travel ban, current visas will still be honored until their expiration.
Dual-citizens of Chad can still travel to Chad but can only travel with a valid Chad passport.
Passengers with an entry authorisation issued by the authorities of Chad can obtain a visa on arrival.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only if arriving from a high risk country as defined by the WHO.
Registration within 72 hours is mandatory prior to arrival.
How long can United States citizens stay in Chad?
Please check with the Chad embassy for specific duration limits.