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High risk — advisories vary widely.

Advisories range widely, with at least one government advising against all travel. Risks are likely concentrated in specific regions - check each source.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Outside of N’Djamena, the U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Chad. U.S. government employees working in Chad need special authorization to…
Canada
Canada
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
CHAD - AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Avoid non-essential travel to Chad, including the capital, N’Djamena, due to the threat of terrorism, the incidences of violent crime and of civil unrest. Regional…
Ireland
Ireland
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Avoid non-essential travel to Chad.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
FCDO advises against all travel to the northern provinces of Chad: FCDO advises against all travel to the western part of Kanem Province, including the town of Nokou. FCDO advises against all travel…
New Zealand
New Zealand
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
There are significant threats to New Zealanders travelling to Chad. If you travel outside N’Djamena against our advice, ensure you put security measures in place. New Zealanders travelling to Chad…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Essential travel only to Chad.
France
France
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Avoid non-essential travel to Chad.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Chad.
Poland
Poland
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Do not travel to Chad.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Do Not Travel
Cites extradition risk to China for Taiwanese nationals
Level 4
Leave Chad as soon as possible.
South Korea
South Korea
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Do not travel to Chad.
Japan
Japan
Do Not Travel
Level 4
(No specific region provided)

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

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Where the governments disagree on Chad

Germany alone rates Chad at level 2. Every other government places it higher, from level 3 to level 4, with the largest group at level 3. Where one government is markedly more relaxed than the rest, the safer planning assumption is the majority view rather than the most reassuring one.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of Chad on file, last revised in November 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Chad are not uniform across the country. 17 distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: All other areas (including the capital N'Djamena) and Tchadsee Region (including Lac Province). At least one of these carries the highest possible rating, meaning a government advising against all travel there while rating the rest of the country lower.

Four of the eleven governments currently advise against all travel, and that has consequences beyond the wording: most policies void cover for travel taken against your own government's advice, and consular assistance may be limited or unavailable on the ground.

Derived from 11 government assessments for Chad, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Top Destinations

N'Djamena
Chad's capital at the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers, facing Cameroon across the water. The Grand Marche and National Museum of Chad showcase Sahelian culture.
Moundou
Chad's second city and an agricultural hub in the greener southern region. The Gala Brewery produces the country's popular Gala beer.
Abeche
A historic Sahelian city and former Ouaddai Sultanate capital with mud-brick architecture. It serves as the gateway to eastern Chad's remote desert landscapes.
Sarh
A southern city on the Chari River surrounded by cotton fields and savanna. The area offers some of Chad's best wildlife viewing opportunities.
Kelo
A small southern town known as a cotton-producing center with a lively weekly market. The agricultural landscape provides a window into rural Chadian life.