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Travel safety profile · Africa

Is Chad Safe to Visit in 2026?

75 / 100

Very High Risk

Lake Chad region insecurity. N'Djamena requires caution. Zakouma NP for wildlife. Very hot. Reviewed 24 April 2026 How we score

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Official Travel Advisories

UK FCDO

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Check current advice.

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Chad compared to your home country

Chad's composite Warnely risk score is 75/100 (Very High Risk). Here is how that compares to common home countries for English-speaking travellers. Append ?home=GB (or US, AU, CA, DE) to the URL to pin your home.

United Kingdom 22/100

Chad is materially riskier than United Kingdom (3.4× riskier on the Warnely index).

United States 35/100

Chad is materially riskier than United States (2.1× riskier on the Warnely index).

Australia 14/100

Chad is materially riskier than Australia (5.4× riskier on the Warnely index).

Canada 15/100

Chad is materially riskier than Canada (5.0× riskier on the Warnely index).

Germany 20/100

Chad is materially riskier than Germany (3.8× riskier on the Warnely index).

Lower scores are safer. Each home country's score is its own composite on the same 0-100 scale. See methodology.

Risk Breakdown

This is the static baseline rating across six dimensions. The Warnely dashboard adds a live 30-day signal alongside.

Crime4/5

Check FCDO/State Dept for current assessment.

Natural Disasters2/5

Check local conditions.

Health3/5

Consult travel clinic.

Terrorism4/5

Check advisories.

Civil Unrest4/5

Monitor situation.

Infrastructure4/5

Check transport.

Quick Facts

Plug type	D/E/F
Voltage	220V/50Hz
Time zone	UTC+1
Driving side	Right
Tap water	Unsafe

Visa & Entry

Type	Visa required (embassy)
Length	30/90 days
Cost	€100+

Pre-arranged visa via embassy required. Limited tourism.

Verify on IATA Travel Centre →

Summary: Visa required.

Passport: Valid 6+ months.

Customs: Strict.

Prohibited: Drones. Military photography. Drug laws strict.

Practical Tips

Do NOT travel independently – lack of tourism infrastructure and security risks
N'Djamena functional but limited
Zakouma National Park has rebounded – African Parks managed
French and Arabic official
Borders with all four neighbours have active issues

Common Scams & Practical Risks

Money changers: Use banks. Street exchange is risky.
Fake officials: Be cautious of people claiming to be officials demanding payments.

Solo & Women’s Safety

Solo Travellers

Challenging but rewarding. Local knowledge essential.

Women’s Safety Exercise Caution

Exercise caution. Dress conservatively. Harassment can occur.

LGBTQ+ Travellers

Legal status	Criminalised
Social climate	Hostile

Up to 2yrs prison (since 2017). PDA dangerous.

Verify current law on Equaldex →

Drug Laws

Severity	Severe (long sentences)
Cannabis	Severe penalties

Possession criminal. Strict.

Verify on UK FCDO →

Emergency Numbers

police

ambulance

fire

tourist

N/A

If you decide to travel to Chad

A practical checklist that applies to any trip. Each item links to the part of this guide where the specifics live.

1

Check the live advisory Read the UK FCDO and US State Department pages within a week of departure. Advisories change. View current FCDO advisory →
2

Register your trip US citizens: enrol with STEP. UK citizens: register your itinerary with the nearest British embassy. Both enable consular contact in an emergency.
3

Save the local emergency numbers Police: 17. Ambulance: 17. Pin them in your phone's emergency-contacts screen so they're reachable from a locked phone.
4

Insurance with medical evacuation Travel insurance with a medical-evacuation limit of £10m or more. Cheap policies usually exclude or cap medevac, the single most expensive thing that goes wrong abroad. See the medevac entry in the glossary for what to check.
5

Confirm vaccinations and prescriptions Visit a travel clinic 4-6 weeks before departure for any routine vaccinations and country-specific recommendations. Check any prescription medication against the destination's import rules.
6

Set up a check-in routine before you go Agree a daily or every-other-day check-in time with a contact at home, plus a fallback channel if your primary one fails (WhatsApp goes down in countries that block it). The family communication plan covers the specifics.

Find every foreign embassy and consulate in Chad in the Warnely embassy directory →

Medical evacuation cost (pre-insurance)

Chad sits in Band C on Warnely's medevac cost dataset. The figures below are typical pre-insurance ranges in USD, calibrated against published bands from Global Rescue, MedJet, Allianz, and insurance-industry whitepapers.

Long-haul air ambulance

Typical $80,000 to $180,000

Long-haul fixed-wing repatriation typical, often multiple legs and specialised crew. Travel insurance with a meaningful medevac limit is not optional for trips to this band.

For the full methodology, the four-band table, and the downloadable CSV, see /methodology/medevac. Sanity-check your travel insurance limit against the high end of this band before booking.

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Data version v2 · Last reviewed 24 April 2026 · Next review by 23 July 2026 · methodology · Found something out of date? Tell us.

Common questions about Chad

Is Chad safe for tourists in 2026?

Lake Chad region insecurity. N'Djamena requires caution. Zakouma NP for wildlife. Very hot. Warnely's overall safety assessment for Chad is Very High Risk (75/100), very high risk. Always check the latest UK FCDO and US State Department advisories before booking.

What's the crime risk in Chad?

Check FCDO/State Dept for current assessment. Crime category score: 4/5 (extreme).

Are there health risks travelling to Chad?

Consult travel clinic. Health category score: 3/5. Consult a travel clinic 4-6 weeks before departure for recommended vaccinations.

Is Chad safe for solo female travellers?

Exercise Caution. Exercise caution. Dress conservatively. Harassment can occur.

When is the best time to visit Chad?

Cool Dry (If Safe) (Nov-Feb). Cooler (18-35°C), dry Harmattan. But see warnings.

What are the drug laws in Chad?

Drug penalties: Severe (long sentences). Cannabis: Severe penalties. Possession criminal. Strict.

Do I need a visa to visit Chad?

Visa required (embassy). Stay length: 30/90 days. Pre-arranged visa via embassy required. Limited tourism.

Is the tap water safe to drink in Chad?

Tap water in Chad is not safe to drink – use bottled or filtered water. Most travellers should stick to bottled or filtered water for cooking, drinking and ice.

What do governments say about travel to Chad?

UK FCDO: See travel advice. Read the full advisories on the relevant government sites – links are inside the Official Travel Advisories section above.