Goz Beida: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Goz Beïda is a town located in eastern Chad. It is the capital of the Sila region and the Kimiti department. Prior to 2008, Goz Beïda was part of the Ouaddaï Region's former Sila Department.

Goz Beïda · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityGoz Beida+40°CClear · sunset 05:08 PMupdated 01:37 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map2

Exchange rateFCFA 585.95per 1 $XAF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Sarh≈ 3 hr 50 min

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).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

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: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

Goz Beida: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

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