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Chad: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa.

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Places on the map17
Exchange rateFCFA 585.95per 1 $XAF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Cities to start with10

Highlights of the country

Cities of the country

Cities with free hosts and a known monthly budget

Chad in pictures20 photos
Zionstar888 · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Aug 22, 1999
Abakar B · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Nov 21, 2022
Abakar B · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Aug 16, 2024
Abakar B · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Aug 16, 2024

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about health risks you’ll face in Chad (‘Health’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
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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.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
Cities of Chad
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