Chad passport → Rwanda
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Visa-free entry90 days
Chadian passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Rwanda at a glance
- Capital
- Kigali
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF)
- Languages
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
- Calling code
- +250
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Rwanda for other passports
- ChadVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa-free30 days
BangladeshVisa-free30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Chadian passport holders
KenyaVisa-free60 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Chadian passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Chadian citizens stay in Rwanda?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Chadian citizens get a visa on arrival in Rwanda?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
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 can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.