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🇯🇵 Japan visa requirements for Chadian citizens

Visa required

Yes — Chadian citizens need a visa to enter Japan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.

Entry rules for Chad passport holders

Chadian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Japan. Applications generally go through a Japan embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Japan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Chadian passport ranks #166 worldwide, opening 50 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (22 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Japan is not among them — it is one of the 106 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Japanese citizens traveling to Chad face the same requirement (visa required).

Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 2 of 8 destinations are open to Chadian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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About Japan

Capital
Tokyo
Region
Eastern Asia
Currency
Japanese yen (¥)
Languages
Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Yes — Chadian citizens need a visa to enter Japan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.

What currency is used in Japan?

The currency in Japan is the Japanese yen (¥). The capital city is Tokyo.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: Visa required for Chadian citizens traveling to Japan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Japan embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.