Africa
Chad
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Population
- 21,003,705
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Calling code
- +235
- Languages
- French, Arabic, Sre
- 35missions
- 26embassies
- 6consulates
- 1honorary consulate
Chad
Embassies and consulates in Chad
embassies in N'Djamena
Diplomatic missions from 30 countries are based in Chad, 35 missions in all (26 embassies, 6 consulates, 1 honorary consulate and 2 other offices). All 26 embassies are in the capital, N'Djamena. Consulates are also found in Abéché.
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All missions in Chad
Other cities in Chad
Outside N'Djamena, Abéché has 1 foreign mission.
By country
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Algeria 1 embassy1 -
Benin 1 consulate1 -
Burkina Faso 1 embassy1 -
Cameroon 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Canada 1 honorary consulate1 -
Central African Republic 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy2 -
DR Congo 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
Equatorial Guinea 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Gabon 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Hungary 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Ivory Coast 1 embassy1 -
Morocco 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Republic of the Congo 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
Senegal 2 consulates2 -
South Africa 1 embassy1
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Sudan 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
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Turkey 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Chad
Chad visa guide · 2 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 16 can enter visa-free and 182 need an e-Visa for Chad.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Chad
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,380 | 5,672 | 2,095 | 27.0% | 33.4% |
| 2024 | 7,243 | 4,621 | 2,644 | 36.2% | 38.0% |
| 2025 | 8,292 | 5,522 | 2,501 | 31.2% | 42.1% |
Schengen consulates in Chad received 8,292 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 5,522 visas. 31.2% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 36.2%: the rate fell by 5.0 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 14% compared with 2024 (7,243).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Chad.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Chad
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 864 | 474 |
| Student (F, M) | 55 | 35 |
| Exchange (J) | 32 | 12 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 9 | 7 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2 | 8 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 390 | 315 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 4 | 2 |
| Other | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 1,359 | 853 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 58.6% | 61.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 853 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Chad, the 166th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 56%, diplomatic and official visas 37% and student visas 4%. That is 37% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,359).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Chad received 90, 85% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 61.6% for citizens of Chad in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 58.6%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Chad’s own missions abroad
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Chad itself has 31 missions abroad, in 25 countries. Its largest networks are in France (4), the United States (3) and Belgium (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Chad
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Republic Day
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Freedom and Democracy Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 26 embassies are in the capital, N'Djamena. Cameroon has the most missions in Chad, 2, followed by China (2), Sudan (2), Senegal (2) and Turkey (2).
Travel advice for Chad
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Chad: the US State Department rates Chad at Level 4, do not travel (updated 27 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Chad (updated 6 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Chad (updated 27 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Chad?
Cameroon, with 2 missions, followed by China (2).
Do I need a visa for Chad?
Of 198 passports, 16 can enter visa-free and 182 need an e-Visa for Chad; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Chad closed?
On Chad’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Republic Day on Saturday 28 November 2026.