New Zealand
Chad
Chad visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand 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 7 November 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 New Zealand
Chad has no embassy or consulate in New Zealand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Chadian citizens travelling to New Zealand
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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.
Before travelling from New Zealand to Chad, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 4 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Chad (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Chad
How long New Zealand citizens may stay in Chad is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How New Zealand citizens apply
The e-Visa for Chad is applied for online on its official government portal; New Zealand citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Chad’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Niger, the Central African Republic and Sudan require New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chadian citizens travelling to New Zealand
Chadian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Chad?
New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for Chad, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Chad in New Zealand?
No. Chad has no embassy in New Zealand.
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Chadian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Chad visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for Chad.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.