✈ Do I Need a Visa

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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Does a Saudi Arabian need a visa for Chad πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡©?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi 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, Saudi Arabia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Chad: 220 V; Saudi Arabia: 220/230 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†’

Your embassy in Chad

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Chad, contact the embassy of Saudi Arabia:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Chad for Saudi Arabian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡© Chadian passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: Chadian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.

The Saudi Arabian passport at a glance

56visa-free
5ETA
24visa on arrival
42e-Visa
71visa required

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

Questions

Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Chad?

Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabia?

Chadian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.