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🇺🇸 Does an American need a visa for Chad 🇹🇩?
Yes. American 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 American citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Chad or its official government website before you travel.
âš 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.
Where to apply in the United States
If you live in the United States, visas for Chad are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Chad in Washington, D.C. · chadembassy.us
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Chad at a glance
Capital: N'Djamena · Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF, Fr) · Official languages: Arabic, French · Calling code: +235
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Chad uses plug types C, E, F, the United States uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Chad: 220 V; the United States: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 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 the United States:
- Embassy of the United States in Chad · Rond-point de Chagoua · td.usembassy.gov
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 American passport holders
- 🇦🇴 Angola — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇸🇹 São Tomé and PrÃncipe — Visa-free 15 days
- 🇨🇲 Cameroon — e-Visa
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo — e-Visa
- 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea — e-Visa
- 🇬🇦 Gabon — e-Visa
- 🇸🇸 South Sudan — e-Visa
The other way round
🇹🇩 Chadian passport holders visiting the United States: Chadian passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.
The American passport at a glance
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Questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Chad?
American 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 the United States?
Chadian passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.