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πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ό Does a Malawian need a visa for Chad πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡©?

e-Visa Β· up to 90 days

Yes, online (e-Visa). Malawian passport holders need a visa for Chad, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's β€œVisa requirements for Malawian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Chad or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

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 Β· Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF, Fr) Β· Official languages: Arabic, French Β· Calling code: +235

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Chad uses plug types C, E, F, Malawi uses G. Mains voltage differs (Chad: 220 V; Malawi: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Chad β†’

Easier destinations near Chad for Malawian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡© Chadian passport holders visiting Malawi: Chadian passport holders need a visa for Malawi, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Malawian passport at a glance

38visa-free
3ETA
24visa on arrival
38e-Visa
95visa required

All destinations for Malawi passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Chad β†’

Questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Chad?

Malawian passport holders need a visa for Chad, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Chadian need a visa for Malawi?

Chadian passport holders need a visa for Malawi, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.