Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit TD?
Yes, UK passport holders need a visa for Chad. Since 11 December 2024 you can apply online for a Chad eVisa via the official government portal (evisa.td), which is the most practical route for tourists. A traditional sticker visa from a Chadian embassy/consulate remains available as an alternative. Chad is not visa-free for British (United Kingdom) ordinary passport holders, and there is no visa-on-arrival or bilateral visa waiver. The UK is not on Chad's short visa-exempt list. The UK FCDO travel advice confirms a visa is mandatory for all British travelers. On 11 December 2024 Chad launched a government electronic visa (eVisa) system at the official portal evisa.td, allowing travelers to apply online, pay, and receive a printable visa to present on arrival. The standard tourist eVisa is typically single-entry, valid for a 30-day stay, and costs roughly USD 100-107 in government and service charges, with processing generally quoted at around 10 working days. Note that the official portal interface is primarily in French and has been reported as occasionally unreliable, so allow extra time and keep the embassy route as a backup. A passport valid at least six months beyond arrival with two blank pages is required, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is needed, and all travelers must register with police (Commissariat Central) within 72 hours of arrival. Verdict: eVisa.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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