🇹🇩 Chad visa requirements for Eritrean citizens
Yes — Eritrean citizens need a visa to enter Chad, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Eritrea passport holders
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Chad. Applications generally go through a Chad 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 Chad immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Eritrean passport ranks #187 worldwide, opening 40 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Chad is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Chadian citizens traveling to Eritrea face the same requirement (visa required).
Middle Africa is closed to spontaneous travel for Eritrean passport holders: none of its 10 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Chad
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Chad?
Yes — Eritrean citizens need a visa to enter Chad, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Chad?
The currency in Chad is the Central African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is N'Djamena.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Eritrean citizens traveling to Chad. 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 Chad embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.