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Chad
- N'Djamena
- Africa
- French
At a glance
Chad: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Population
- 19,319,064
- Area
- 1,284,000 km² · 495,755 sq mi
- Languages
- French, Arabic
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00, Africa/Ndjamena
- Calling code
- +235
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .td
- Landlocked
- Yes
More facts
- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- United Nations
Cameroon
Libya
Niger
Nigeria
Sudan
Central African RepublicRead more
Entry requirements
Chad visa requirements
Chad entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 15 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 23 apply online before they travel and 158 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for ChadFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free15 passports
Visa on arrival1 passport
e-Visa23 passports
Visa required158 passports
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Safety
Chad safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 3 of 4Reconsider Travel
Due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping
US State Dept, updated August 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Chad: frequently asked questions
- Chad visa: do I need one?
- Chad entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 15 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 23 apply online before they travel and 158 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Chad: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Chad at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
- Chad: what currency is used?
- Currency in Chad: Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
- Chad: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Chad: French, Arabic.
- Chad: what is the capital?
- The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
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