Chad Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: FCDO advises against travel to some parts of Chad. Your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Chad. You need a visa from the Chadian Embassy in Belgium or France. If you stay more than 72 hours you must register with the police.
Chad travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival
Needed: apply via an embassy
Register if staying over 72 hours
Needed if from a risk country
Official source: GOV.UK Chad entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 6 months after arrival
- Visa required before you travel
- Register with police after 72 hours
- FCDO advises against travel to some areas
Passport validity for Chad
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Chad. You will be denied entry if your passport has been reported lost or stolen.
Check the expiry date against your arrival date, not just your return date, before you book.
Visas
You must have a visa to visit Chad. Contact the Chadian Embassy in Belgium or the Chadian Embassy in France to apply.
Registering with the police
If you stay in Chad more than 72 hours, you must register with the police at the Commissariat Central (police headquarters). Bring a passport photograph.
You need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you're coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Chad?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Chad.
Do I need a visa for Chad?
Yes. You must have a visa to visit Chad. Apply through the Chadian Embassy in Belgium or France.
Do I need to register with the police in Chad?
Yes, if you stay more than 72 hours. The immigration officer will tell you to go to the Commissariat Central, and you must bring a passport photograph.