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Chad Visa Requirements for Central African Republic Citizens

Q: How long can Central African Republic citizens stay in Chad?

Up to 90 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

Freedom of movement

Central African Republic citizens enjoy freedom of movement in Chad — no visa is needed and there is no fixed limit on the length of stay.

Source: CEMAC Additional Act No. 01/13-CEMAC-070 U-CCE-SE of 25 June 2013 abolishing the visa for CEMAC nationals (published by the Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement, Republic of the Congo) · checked 6 Oct 2026

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What the Chad visa rules mean for Central African Republic travellers

Central African Republic citizens can enter Chad without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. You only need a valid Central African Republic passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 90-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Chad applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter Chad your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Vaccinations: Yellow fever: Chad's e-Visa platform says you must carry your proof of yellow fever vaccination for checking by the immigration services on arrival.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Chad. The UK government says medical facilities in Chad are poor and even in N'Djamena hospitals are stretched, and advises adequate travel heal…
Return or onward ticket: The Government of Canada tells Canadian travellers, who need a visa for Chad, that they must also have a return or onward ticket. No Chadian official source we could read states this requirement.

Chad entry rules compared

Chad lets 19 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 179. Central African Republic citizens are treated the same way as Benin, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Gambia. Overall the Central African Republic passport ranks #167 in the world with 21 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Central African Republic passport you can also visit 9 countries in the region without a visa, including Burkina Faso, Benin, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Kenya and Senegal.

In the other direction, Chad citizens can visit Central African Republic visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Chad

Passport validity

6 months

The UK government says that to enter Chad your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

UK Foreign Office — Chad entry requirements✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

Chad's e-Visa platform says you must carry your proof of yellow fever vaccination for checking by the immigration services on arrival.

e-Visa Tchad — official platform, front page: 'Demande de visa' notice (yellow fever proof checked on arrival)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Chad. The UK government says medical facilities in Chad are poor and even in N'Djamena hospitals are stretched, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Chad travel advice: health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

The Government of Canada tells Canadian travellers, who need a visa for Chad, that they must also have a return or onward ticket. No Chadian official source we could read states this requirement.

Government of Canada — Chad travel advice and advisories (Entry and exit requirements: other entry requirements)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Chad.

e-Visa Tchad — official platform, 'Demande de visa' window (documents to prepare: passport, and the last visa for an extension)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

72 hours

The Canadian government says travellers must check in with the national police and obtain a registration stamp within 72 hours of arrival. The UK government says that if you stay in Chad more than 72 hours you must register with the police at the Commissariat Central (police headquarters) on Avenue General Kerim Nassour, and bring a passport photograph.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Chad✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Chad?

Central African Republic citizens enjoy freedom of movement in Chad — no visa is needed and there is no fixed limit on the length of stay.

How long can Central African Republic citizens stay in Chad?

Up to 90 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Chad?

The UK government says that to enter Chad your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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