Chad

Chad visa guide: the eVisa and asylum

2 visa types
checked 25 October 2026

How visas for Chad work

Access to Chadian territory requires a visa unless a traveller is exempt, and visas are now issued online. Under 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, the Directorate of Emigration and Immigration and its e-Visa sub-directorate announced that from 11 May 2026 every new visa application must be submitted on the official platform evisa.td.

After 21 May 2026, any visa issued outside the platform is considered invalid and does not allow entry, although visas regularly issued before that date remain valid until they expire. Manual entry authorisations have been abolished. Diplomatic and courtesy visas remain the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nationals of 19 countries, most of them in West and Central Africa, are exempt; everyone else applies online.

Applications should be made at least seven days before entry and no more than 90 days ahead. An issued eVisa cannot be modified or refunded, and the immigration services check proof of yellow fever vaccination on arrival. People seeking protection apply under the 2020 asylum law through the CNARR. Because of the security situation in parts of the country, consult official security information before planning a trip.

Which visa do I need?

Any non-exempt visit: apply for the matching category on evisa.td.

Already in Chad and need more time: extension through the Directorate of Emigration and Immigration, with your last visa.

Diplomatic or official travel: diplomatic or courtesy visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Seeking protection: an asylum claim to the nearest administrative authority or the CNARR within 90 days of entry.

Visa types for Chad

e-Visa Chad eVisa (evisa.td)
Chad's eVisa is the only way to obtain a Chadian visa other than diplomatic and courtesy visas.
Processing time: Apply at least 7 and at most 90 days before entry; issuance is automated

Asylum and international protection

Asylum and international protection Asylum and refugee status (Law No. 027/PR/2020)
Chad's asylum procedure is set by Law No.
Validity: Asylum-seeker certificate valid six months, renewed until the final decision

Frequently asked questions

Can I still get a Chad visa at an embassy or on arrival?

Since 11 May 2026 all new applications must go through evisa.td, and visas issued outside it after 21 May 2026 are invalid. Manual entry authorisations have been abolished.

When should I apply?

At least seven days before entering Chad and not more than 90 days before.

Is a yellow fever vaccination needed?

Yes. Bring proof of yellow fever vaccination; immigration checks it on arrival.

Are fees refundable?

No. The platform states that refunds are not possible.

Who decides asylum claims in Chad?

The eligibility sub-commission of the CNARR, with an appeal to its appeals sub-commission within 30 days.