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🇹🇩 Chad visa requirements for Iranian citizens

Visa required

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

Entry rules for Iran passport holders

Iranian 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 Iranian passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (13 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Chad is not among them — it is one of the 113 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The reverse trip is easier: Chadian citizens can enter Iran visa on arrival.

Middle Africa is closed to spontaneous travel for Iranian passport holders: none of its 10 destinations can be entered without an application first.

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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 Iranian citizens need a visa for Chad?

Yes — Iranian 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 Iranian 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.