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Chad visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Chad requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Chad visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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 Ethiopia
Chad has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Chadian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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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.
Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Chad can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Chad
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Chad is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Chad is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Chad’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Niger, the Central African Republic and Sudan require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chadian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Chadian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Chad?
Chad requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Chadian embassy in Ethiopia?
The Chadian embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Chadian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Chad visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.