Sri Lanka
Chad
Chad visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Chad requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- 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 Sri Lanka
Chad has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Chadian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
ChadSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Chad
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 Sri Lanka 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 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Chad
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Chad is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Chad is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Chad’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Niger, the Central African Republic and Sudan require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chadian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Chadian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Chad?
Chad requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Chad in Sri Lanka?
No. Chad has no embassy in Sri Lanka.
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Chadian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Chad visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.