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πΈπ¦ Does a Saudi Arabian need a visa for Chad πΉπ©?
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 βVisa requirements for Saudi citizensβ (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.
β 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 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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:
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia, N'Djamena Β· Clip Mat De Chateo 40th Street
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
- π¦π΄ Angola β Visa-free 30 days
- π§πΌ Botswana β Visa-free 90 days
- πͺπ¬ Egypt β Visa-free 180 days
- π²πΊ Mauritius β Visa-free 90 days
- π²π¦ Morocco β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πΏ Mozambique β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπ¨ Seychelles β Visa-free 90 days
- πΏπ¦ South Africa β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
πΉπ© 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
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.