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Chad visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Chad visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at chadembassy.us
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 the United States
- Embassy of Chad in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2401, 20008 Washington
Chad has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Chadian citizens travelling to the United States
ChadUnited States No admission United States 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 the United States 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 US citizens can stay in Chad
How long US citizens may stay in Chad is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Chad is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Chad’s neighbours for US citizens
Niger, the Central African Republic and Sudan require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chadian citizens travelling to the United States
Chadian citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Chad?
US citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Chadian embassy in the United States?
The Chadian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Chadian citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Can US citizens enter Chad visa-free?
No; US 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.