ChadNigeria

Nigeria visa for Chadian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

No visa is needed by Chadian citizens for Nigeria, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ndjamena.foreignaffairs.gov.ng

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Nigeria

Nigerian citizens travelling to Chad

NigeriaChad Visa-free, 90 days Chad visa for citizens of Nigeria

Travel advice for Nigeria

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider 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.

Before travelling from Chad to Nigeria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Chadian citizens can stay in Nigeria

Chadian citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.

Nigeria’s neighbours for Chadian citizens

Niger, Benin and Cameroon admit Chadian citizens visa-free.

Nigerian citizens travelling to Chad

No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Chad, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Chad and Nigeria.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

No visa is needed by Chadian citizens for Nigeria, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Chadian citizens stay in Nigeria?

Chadian citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days.

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Chad?

No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Chad, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Chadian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?

Yes, Chadian citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.