Madagascar passport → Chad
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Chad?
Malagasy passport holders need a visa for Chad, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
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
- MadagascarVisa required
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 Malagasy passport holders
AngolaVisa-free30 days
CamerooneVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required
Common questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Chad?
Malagasy passport holders need a visa for Chad, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Malagasy citizens stay in Chad?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Malagasy citizens get a visa on arrival in Chad?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Malagasy citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Madagascar passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Malagasy citizens (edited 26 Jul 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.