🇹🇩 Chad visa requirements for Central African citizens
No visa needed — Central African citizens can stay in Chad visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Central African Republic passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Central African Republic can travel to Chad for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Chad, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Chad immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Central African passport ranks #171 worldwide, opening 49 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (20 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Chad is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Chadian citizens traveling to Central African Republic face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).
Across Middle Africa as a whole, 4 of 9 destinations are open to Central African travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Chad
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Central African citizens need a visa for Chad?
No visa needed — Central African citizens can stay in Chad visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Central African citizens stay in Chad without a visa?
Central African citizens can stay in Chad for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Chad?
The currency in Chad is the Central African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is N'Djamena.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Central African citizens traveling to Chad. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Chad embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Central African passport holders
Going the other way? Central African Republic visa requirements for Chadian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.