Chad Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Chad safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Chad scores 65/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Chad Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 28 Apr 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 6 Aug 2026); Canada says: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Chad has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 65 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); city-level files are available for 17 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Chad, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Chad assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 11, 2026
Chad currently maintains an elevated risk baseline composite of 65 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 4. Active conditions include an ongoing drought affecting the region, alongside a global Level 1 CDC dengue health notice.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 08:32 UTC
How safe is Chad to visit in 2026?
Chad is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 65/100 elevated baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Chad, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (N’Djamena, Fianga, Massakory), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: The US State Department advises against all travel here, so the score is held at 65 or higher. Governments disagree: US Level 4, UK Level 2, Canada Level 3.
Chad's score of 65 is higher than the scores of 88% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 17 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Official travel advice differs across governments (spread of 2 risk levels). For example, one ministry recommends normal caution (Level 2) while another recommends avoiding travel (Level 4).
Department of State
Do not travelin Chad for any reason due to risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping, and landmines. Outside of N’Djamena, …
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Chad. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Chad’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Chad set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Chadian Embassy in Belgium or the Chadian Embassy in France, which does not have a website: 65 Rue des Belles Feuilles, 75116, ParisEmail: [email protected]: +33 (0)1 45 53 36 75Fax: +33 (0)1 45 53 16 09 Passport validity requirements To enter Chad, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Aug 6, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Chad
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Jul 3, 2026 GDACS Alert Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Chad (orange).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Am-Timan risk score moved from 65 to 67 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Bitkine risk score moved from 65 to 66 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Bokoro risk score moved from 65 to 66 (Method change: scoring v2).
City Risk Files in Chad
Showing 17 destination files with city-specific safety data in Chad, ranked by demand and population.
N’Djamena
Tier BN’Djamena
Fianga
Tier BMayo-Kebbi-Est
Massakory
Tier BHadjer-Lamis
Mao
Tier BKanem
Ati
Tier BBatha
Oum Hadjer
Tier BBatha
Moundou
Tier BLogone Occidental
Koumra
Tier BMandoul
Moussoro
Tier BBarh-El-Gazel
Laï
Tier BTandjilé
Massaguet
Tier BHadjer-Lamis
Bousso
Tier BChari-Baguirmi
Sarh
Tier BMoyen-Chari
Bitkine
Tier BGuéra
Mangalmé
Tier BGuéra
Kelo
Tier BTandjilé
Fada
Tier BEnnedi-Ouest
All towns in Chad (28 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Chad
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Chad - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Chad, with penalties of imprisonment ranging from 3 months to 2 years and a fine of between 50,000 and 500,000 CFA francs. Same-sex relationships are not widely accepted by Chadian society.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 6 Aug 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions. Make sure you do not offend local cultures or religious beliefs, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you plan to visit religious areas.
Personal ID
Always carry a certified copy of your passport. If you cannot show ID, the police could detain you. You could also face delays if you have to leave the country. If you live in Chad, always carry your residence permit.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. During this time, do not:
eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car
play loud music or dance
swear in public
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts.
You should also:
check opening hours of shops and restaurants
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 6 Aug 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Chad’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Chad set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Chadian Embassy in Belgium or the Chadian Embassy in France, which does not have a website:
65 Rue des Belles Feuilles, 75116, ParisEmail: [email protected]: +33 (0)1 45 53 36 75Fax: +33 (0)1 45 53 16 09
Passport validity requirements
To enter Chad, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 6 Aug 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Chad ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 08:32:18 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa WATCH · 2026-08-25
There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Soma
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Chad. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Chad
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Woman found guilty of luring and killing ex-boyfriend at Putnam County horse farm, sentenced to life - firstcoastnews.com www.firstcoastnews.com · Oct 15, 2026 00:38 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Woman accused of murder says she fatally shot boyfriend in self-defense after he choked her, came at her with hammer - News4JAX www.news4jax.com · Oct 14, 2026 12:54 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Chad R. Pike '93 - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill www.unc.edu · Oct 11, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- Health Inmate who walked away from Boise hospital turns himself in, police say - KTVB www.ktvb.com · Oct 10, 2026 23:13 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Central NY basketball coach admits to making explicit AI-generated images of girls - Syracuse.com www.syracuse.com · Oct 9, 2026 18:56 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Privacy fears fuel debate over Suffolk cameras - ABC7 New York abc7ny.com · Oct 9, 2026 16:55 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Public safety facility touted at CTC - Scranton Times-Tribune www.thetimes-tribune.com · Oct 8, 2026 18:43 UTC · via Googlenews
- Health Strengthening Mental Health and Economic Resilience for Refugees in Chad - HIAS hias.org · Oct 8, 2026 09:03 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 4 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Chad
The most weather-stable two-month window for Chad is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 17°C to 33°C and monthly rain averages 0 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in March–June and October–November; heavy rain season in August; monsoon in August. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 17 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | — |
| Fire | 18 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chad safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 65/100 (Elevated risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Chad?
The current US State Department advisory level for Chad is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Chad in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Chad is 65/100 (Elevated risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Chad?
City-specific files for Chad are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Chad were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Chad?
December–January is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Chad is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 17°C to 33°C and monthly rain averages 0 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Chad?
extreme heat: March–June and October–November; heavy rain season: August; monsoon: August.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.