France passport → Chad
Do French citizens need a visa for Chad?
eVisa (apply online)
French passport holders need an eVisa for Chad. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Chad at a glance
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +235
- Region
- Middle Africa
Chad for other passports
- FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Middle Africa for French passport holders
AngolaVisa-free30 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free15 days
CamerooneVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required
Common questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Chad?
French passport holders need an eVisa for Chad. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can French citizens stay in Chad?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Chad?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for French citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Chad before you travel.