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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡± Does a Sierra Leonean need a visa for Chad πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡©?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leonean 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, Sierra Leone uses G. Mains voltage differs (Chad: 220 V; Sierra Leone: 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 Sierra Leonean passport holders

The other way round

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

The Sierra Leonean passport at a glance

40visa-free
1ETA
18visa on arrival
36e-Visa
103visa required

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

Questions

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Chad?

Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leone?

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