United States passport → Chad
Do American citizens need a visa for Chad?
eVisa (apply online)
American passport holders need an eVisa for Chad. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Chad at a glance
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +235
- Region
- Middle Africa
Chad for other passports
IndiaeVisa- United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Middle Africa for American passport holders
AngolaVisa-free30 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free15 days
CamerooneVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required
Common questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Chad?
American passport holders need an eVisa for Chad. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can American citizens stay in Chad?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in Chad?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Passport Index Data. Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.