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Chad visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Chad visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at chadembassy.ca
Which Chad visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Apply at least 7 and at most 90 days before entry; issuance is automated
Chad’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.td. Processing time, as Chad states it: Apply at least 7 and at most 90 days before entry; issuance is automated.
Chadian missions in Canada
- Embassy of Chad in Ottawa
Sparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa
Chad has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Chadian citizens travelling to Canada
ChadCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Chad
Travel advice for Chad
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Canada to Chad, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Chad
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Chad is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Chad is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Chad’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Niger, the Central African Republic and Sudan require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chadian citizens travelling to Canada
Chadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Chad?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Chadian embassy in Canada?
The Chadian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Chadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter Chad visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Chad.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.