Laos
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Chad visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Chad, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where to apply in Laos
Chad has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Chadian citizens travelling to Laos
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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.
For a trip from Laos 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Chad
How long Lao citizens may stay in Chad is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Chad is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Chad’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Niger, the Central African Republic and Sudan require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chadian citizens travelling to Laos
Chadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Chad?
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Chad, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Chad in Laos?
No. Chad has no embassy in Laos.
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Chadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Chad visa-free?
No; Lao 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.