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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Chad 🇹🇩?
Yes. Gambian passport holders need a visa for Chad, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Chad before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Gambian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Chad or its official government website before you travel.
âš U.S. State Department travel advisory for Chad: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 28 April 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Chad at a glance
Capital: N'Djamena · Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF, Fr) · Official languages: Arabic, French · Calling code: +235
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Chad uses plug types C, E, F, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Chad: 220 V; the Gambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Chad for Gambian passport holders
- 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea — e-Visa
- 🇬🇦 Gabon — e-Visa
- 🇸🇸 South Sudan — e-Visa
- 🇸🇹 São Tomé and PrÃncipe — e-Visa
The other way round
🇹🇩 Chadian passport holders visiting the Gambia: Chadian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Gambian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Chad?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Chad, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Chad before travelling.
Does a Chadian need a visa for the Gambia?
Chadian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.