Chad

Government Travel Advisories for Chad

United States

Do Not Travel — Do not travel in Chad for any reason due to risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping, and landmines. 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 travel outside of the capital due to safety risks.

United Kingdom

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — 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 to the Lake Chad region. FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of all of Chad’s other borders. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad, including the capital, N’Djame

Canada

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.

New Zealand

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — 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 should also read our violence or conflict page. Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Chad should be aware of are: Terrorism - there is a threat of terrorism throughout Chad and terror

Germany

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Avoid non-essential travel to Chad.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Chad.

Netherlands

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Essential travel only to Chad.

Japan

Do Not Travel — (No specific region provided)