Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit TD?

Canadian passport holders need a visa to visit Chad. Chad now operates an official eVisa system (evisa.td) and, as of May 11, 2026, all visa applications (except diplomatic/courtesy) must be submitted online through this platform. Canada is not on Chad's visa-exempt list, so apply for a tourist eVisa before you travel. A Canadian (CA) ordinary passport holder traveling to Chad (TD) for tourism must obtain a visa in advance via Chad's electronic visa system. The eVisa portal launched on December 11, 2024, and as of May 11, 2026 it is the mandatory channel for nearly all visa categories, replacing in-person consular applications for tourism, business, study, family visits, and transit. Canada does not appear on Chad's list of visa-exempt nationalities, so there is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel for Canadians; the conservative and confirmed route is the tourist eVisa. The standard tourist eVisa typically allows a 30-day stay with around 30-day validity, costs roughly USD 107, and is processed within about 10 business days. Applicants create an account, complete the online form, and upload a passport copy (valid at least 6 months), proof of accommodation, a return/onward flight ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. Note two important on-the-ground requirements that apply to all nationalities: passports must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival, and all arrivals must complete mandatory police registration within 72 hours of entering Chad. Short airport transit (departing within 48 hours on a connecting flight without leaving the airport) is permitted without a visa, but this does not apply to a tourist visit. Travelers should apply only through the official portal evisa.td to avoid third-party sites that add surcharges.