Where a Chad Passport Can Go Visa-Free
A Chadian passport gives genuine visa-free access to Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and a solid Caribbean spread. Here is exactly what is real outside Africa and what to prepare before you travel.
Before you book: visa policies change often and can depend on your specific passport, purpose of travel and length of stay. Always confirm on the destination's official source link below — shown next to every entry — before purchasing tickets.
Caribbean
Barbados
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
- A return or onward ticket.
- Complete the free online Barbados Immigration & Customs (ED) Card at travelform.gov.bb no more than 72 hours before you arrive.
Dominica
Up to 21 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- A valid return ticket confirming you'll leave within the 21-day window.
- Complete Dominica's online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm within 3 days of travel.
Haiti
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Pay a US$10 entry fee in cash at the airport.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
- No vaccination certificate is required for entry.
Cuba
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at the official evisacuba.cu portal — since 1 July 2025 this e-Visa has fully replaced the old paper tourist card for almost all travellers.
- Passport valid for the length of your stay and a recent digital photo.
- Pay online by card; processing typically takes around 72 business hours.
- The e-Visa is single-entry, valid for a stay of up to 90 days, and can be extended once for a further 90 days after you arrive in Cuba.
Americas
Colombia
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
- Valid passport and scanned copies of relevant pages.
- Two separate payments required: the application fee, then a second fee once approved.
- Complete the Check-Mig form online within 72 hours before your flight.
Ecuador
Up to up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online, before you travel, at serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec for the "Temporary Visitor Visa" — Ecuador added Chad to a list of 45 nationalities that must get this in advance since September 2025; it cannot be obtained at the airport.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, a completed application form and passport photos.
- A police clearance certificate (apostilled), bank statements showing sufficient funds, and your flight itinerary.
- Total cost is around $80 ($50 application fee plus $30 issuance fee).
This is a genuine change from the older "visa-free" rule you may see referenced elsewhere — Chadian passport holders now need this visa arranged before departure, for both tourism and connecting flights through Ecuador.
Asia
Singapore
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
- Submit the free SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration online within 3 days before you arrive.
Malaysia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Complete Malaysia's free online Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my within 3 days before you arrive.
Philippines
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Register for a free eTravel QR code at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of your flight.
Bangladesh
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or return travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
- No advance form or online registration exists — go straight to the immigration counter on arrival.
Maldives
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Complete the IMUGA Traveller Declaration online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before your flight.
Timor-Leste
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
- Return or onward ticket, or proof you can fund your own departure.
- Pay the $30 visa-on-arrival fee in cash in US dollars.
Only available at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port.
Macau
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Proof of onward or return travel and sufficient funds for your stay.
- Pay the MOP 100 (around US$12.50) visa-on-arrival fee in cash at the immigration checkpoint.
Cambodia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with at least one completely blank page.
- Fee is around $36 total including processing; approval typically arrives within 24 hours.
Vietnam
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
- A digital passport photo and scan of your passport data page.
- Fee is $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry; approval by email in 4–5 working days.
India
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent digital photo and a scan of your passport bio page.
- Processing takes 3–5 business days; fee around $25.
Sri Lanka
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online at eta.gov.lk before you fly.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Middle East
Qatar
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
- A hotel reservation is required as part of the application.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Bahrain
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
United Arab Emirates
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed tour agency, or via the ICP federal government portal — most individual applicants go through a sponsoring airline or agency rather than a fully self-service site.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- A recent passport photo, return ticket and proof of accommodation.
- The eVisa must be used within 30 days of issue and permits a single stay of up to 30 days.
Iran
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Fee is around €60, paid at the airport in cash in euros.
Oceania
Micronesia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
- Proof of onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
Samoa
Up to 60 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket and a copy of a recent bank statement showing sufficient funds.
- No criminal record or history of deportation from another country.
Samoa waives the entry permit/visa for every nationality on stays under 60 days — this is a genuine universal exemption, not one limited to certain passports.
Palau
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Complete the Palau Entry Form online at palautravel.pw within 72 hours of arrival.
- Round-trip ticket, proof of accommodation and funds of around $200/week.
- Sign the Palau Pledge in person, and pay the $100 environmental fee.
Tuvalu
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee (around AUD 100) in cash — more than 30 nationalities are exempt.
- No online visa system exists — everything is arranged in person with the Office of the Chief Immigration Officer in Vaiaku, Funafuti (+688 20-101 / 20-100).
No online visa system — arranged in person on arrival in Funafuti.
Visa-free is for visiting, not working
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on whether a Chad passport needs a visa for each destination above.
Is Barbados visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Yes — Chadian passport holders can enter Barbados visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
Is Dominica visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Yes — Chadian passport holders can enter Dominica visa-free for up to 21 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Haiti visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Yes — Chadian passport holders can enter Haiti visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Yes — Chadian passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for up to 1 month, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
Is Cuba visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at the official evisacuba.cu portal — since 1 July 2025 this e-Visa has fully replaced the old paper tourist card for almost all travellers.
Is Colombia visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
Is Ecuador visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for Ecuador, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to up to 90 days. Apply online, before you travel, at serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec for the "Temporary Visitor Visa" — Ecuador added Chad to a list of 45 nationalities that must get this in advance since September 2025; it cannot be obtained at the airport.
Is Singapore visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Yes — Chadian passport holders can enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Malaysia visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Yes — Chadian passport holders can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Philippines visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Yes — Chadian passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Bangladesh visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Chadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Maldives visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Chadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Maldives for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Timor-Leste visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Chadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
Is Macau visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Chadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Macau for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Cambodia visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for Cambodia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
Is Vietnam visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
Is India visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for India, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
Is Sri Lanka visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Chadian passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online at eta.gov.lk before you fly.
Is Qatar visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
Is Bahrain visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
Is United Arab Emirates visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for United Arab Emirates, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 1 month. Apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed tour agency, or via the ICP federal government portal — most individual applicants go through a sponsoring airline or agency rather than a fully self-service site.
Is Iran visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Chadian passport holders need an e-Visa for Iran, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
Is Micronesia visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Yes — Chadian passport holders can enter Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
Is Samoa visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Yes — Chadian passport holders can enter Samoa visa-free for up to 60 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Palau visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Chadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Tuvalu visa-free for Chadian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Chadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 1 month, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.