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United Kingdom visa for Chadian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Chadian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

British missions in Chad

The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Chad, with its embassy in N'Djamena.

British citizens travelling to Chad

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Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Chadian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

How long Chadian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Chadian citizens apply

In Chad, applications go to the British embassy in N'Djamena, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Chadian citizens

Ireland requires Chadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to Chad

British citizens need an e-Visa for Chad, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chadian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Chadian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Where is the British embassy in Chad?

The British embassy in Chad is in N'Djamena.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for Chad?

British citizens need an e-Visa for Chad, applied for online before travel.

Can Chadian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; Chadian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.

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.