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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Chad

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Chad

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

19 passports visa-free
230 passports need an eTA or eVisa

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Visit & tourism1 pathway

Chad e-Visa
Entry to Chad requires a visa unless you are from an exempt country. Since 11 May 2026 all visa applications must be made online on the official evisa.td platform, and from 21 May 2026 visas issued outside the platform are treated as invalid. The rules come from Decree No. 2299/PR/PM/MSPI/2025 on entry and stay of foreigners and Joint Order No. 033/2026 on visa categories and fees. Diplomatic and courtesy visas remain with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Work visa through the evisa.td platform
Since 11 May 2026, every Chad visa category, including visas for work, must be applied for online on the official evisa.td platform. Only diplomatic and courtesy visas are excluded. This follows Decree No. 2299/PR/PM/MSPI/2025 on the entry and stay of foreigners, and Joint Order No. 033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026 on visa categories and fees. For a work-related visa, the platform asks for an employment contract and the host company's documents. Visas issued outside the platform after 21 May 2026 are invalid.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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