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πΊπ¬ Does a Ugandan need a visa for Chad πΉπ©?
Yes. Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens on 2026-10-04. 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
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 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, Uganda uses G. Mains voltage differs (Chad: 220 V; Uganda: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Chad for Ugandan passport holders
- π¨π© DR Congo β Visa-free
- πΈπΈ South Sudan β Visa-free
- π¨π² Cameroon β e-Visa
- π¬πΆ Equatorial Guinea β e-Visa
- π¬π¦ Gabon β e-Visa
- πΈπΉ SΓ£o TomΓ© and PrΓncipe β e-Visa
The other way round
πΉπ© Chadian passport holders visiting Uganda: Chadian passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Ugandan passport at a glance
All destinations for Uganda passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Chad β
Questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Chad?
Ugandan 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 Uganda?
Chadian passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.