🇹🇩 Chad visa requirements for Emirati citizens
No visa needed — Emirati citizens can enter Chad visa-free.
Entry rules for United Arab Emirates passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from United Arab Emirates can travel to Chad for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa. 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.
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 Emirati passport ranks #1 worldwide, opening 168 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Chad is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Chadian citizens need to arrange entry to United Arab Emirates in advance (e-visa).
Across Middle Africa as a whole, 6 of 10 destinations are open to Emirati 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 Emirati citizens need a visa for Chad?
No visa needed — Emirati citizens can enter Chad visa-free.
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 for Emirati 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 Emirati passport holders
Going the other way? United Arab Emirates visa requirements for Chadian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.