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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for Chad 🇹🇩?

Visa-free

No. Emirati passport holders can visit Chad without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Emirati citizens on 2026-10-04. 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

Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.

The permitted length of stay is set at the border; ask the officer if it is not stamped in your passport.

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

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Chad's sockets (C, E, F).

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Your embassy in Chad

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

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

The other way round

🇹🇩 Chadian passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Chadian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Emirati passport at a glance

130visa-free
7ETA
32visa on arrival
20e-Visa
9visa required

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Questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Chad?

Emirati passport holders can visit Chad without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.

Does a Chadian need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

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