Chad passport → India
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for India?
Chadian passport holders need a visa for India, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
India at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
- Calling code
- +91
- Region
- Southern Asia
India for other passports
- ChadVisa required
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Chadian passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
IranVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaeTA30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- PakistaneVisa
Common questions
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for India?
Chadian passport holders need a visa for India, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Chadian citizens stay in India?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Chadian citizens get a visa on arrival in India?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Chadian citizens visit without a visa?
53 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Chad passport ranks #74 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Chadian citizens (edited 25 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of India before you travel.