Chad

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Chad’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Chad set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Chadian Embassy in Belgium or the Chadian Embassy in France, which does not have a website:

65 Rue des Belles Feuilles, 75116, Paris
Email: ambatchad-paris@libertysurf.fr
Telephone: +33 (0)1 45 53 36 75
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 53 16 09

Passport validity requirements

To enter Chad, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.  

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual Citizenship.

Visa requirements

You must have a visa to visit Chad.

Applying for a visa

To apply for a visa contact the Chadian Embassy in Belgium.

Or contact the Chadian Embassy in France, which does not have a website:

65 Rue des Belles Feuilles, 75116, Paris
Email: ambatchad-paris@libertysurf.fr
Telephone: +33 (0)1 45 53 36 75
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 53 16 09

Registering with the police

If you stay in Chad more than 72 hours, you must register with the police. The immigration officer will tell you to go to the Commissariat Central (police headquarters) on Avenue General Kerim Nassour (formerly Boulevard de Strasbourg). You must bring a passport photograph.

Vaccine requirements

To enter Chad, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, including yellow fever, see TravelHealthPro’s Chad guide.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Chad. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Chad

Ambulance and fire: 1212

Police: 2020

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

• finding English-speaking lawyers in Chad
• being arrested or imprisoned in Chad
• getting help if you’re a victim of crime
• what to do if you’re in hospital
• if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack

Contacting FCDO 

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Help in the UK  

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Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)  

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