United Arab Emirates passport → Chad
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Chad?
Visa-free entry90 days
Emirati passport holders can visit Chad 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.
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
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 Emirati passport holders
AngolaVisa-free30 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free15 days
Central African RepublicVisa on arrival90 days
CongoVisa on arrival30 days
Equatorial GuineaVisa on arrival
CamerooneVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
GaboneVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Chad?
Emirati passport holders can visit Chad without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Chad?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Chad?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?
172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Emirati citizens (edited 10 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.