Chad requires all travelers to have an e-Visa starting on May 11, 2026.
On May 11, 2026, Chad will completely switch to an online visa system. Older offline visas will no longer be accepted after May 21, and travelers must instead apply via the official e-Visa portal.
Chad, the Central African country known for its Sahara desert landscapes, wildlife parks, and cultural diversity it now changing how foreign travelers apply for visas.
Travelers heading to Chad will soon need to apply for their visas completely online.
The government has confirmed that all visa applications for Chad must now be submitted through its official e-Visa portal. On May 11, 2026, the new method will become required, signaling a significant departure from paper-based visa processes.
Chad Requires an e-Visa
On May 8, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security and Immigration's E-Visa Sub-Directorate in Chad made the news in an official notification.From May 11 onward, travellers can no longer submit new visa applications manually or through older procedures. Applications must instead be submitted online via the official evisa.td website.
The portal has actually been active since December 2024, but authorities are now making it the only accepted channel for visa processing.
Using the system, travellers can:
Apply for a visa online.
Complete the application forms.
Upload files
Pay the visa fee online
Check the status of your application online
The change is intended to improve security checks and applicant data management while streamlining and expediting the process.
Government Decrees Support New Regulations
The Chadian government's new immigration regulations include the online visa rollout under:
Decree No. 2299/PR/PM/MSPI/2025
Joint Order 033/PR/PMFBEPC/MSPI/2026
The government claims that the e-Visa system is designed to expedite and streamline the visa application process while protecting traveler data.
Additionally, authorities confirmed that passengers could get either:
Visas for a single entry
Visas with several entries
The type of visa and the requirements for approval will determine this.
Diplomatic Visas Are Still Managed Differently
Not all visa categories will be available online.
Chadian embassies and diplomatic missions overseas will continue to handle diplomatic and courtesy visas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chad continues to have jurisdiction over these applications.
However, the e-Visa portal will now serve as the primary entry point for business travelers, regular tourists, and the majority of foreign visitors.
Crucial Deadline: May 21, 2026
A brief transition phase has also been instituted by Chadian authorities. Visas issued prior to the implementation of the online-only system will be valid until their expiration date. There is one crucial caution for travelers, though.
Any visa issued outside of the official evisa.td portal will no longer be accepted for admission into Chad after May 21, 2026.
Additionally, the government verified that authorizations for manual admission have been permanently revoked.
This means that after the deadline, travelers should refrain from using out-of-date processes or unofficial visa routes.
What Travelers Should Know About This
Here are some important things to keep in mind if you are considering a trip to Chad:
Starting on May 11, 2026, all new Chad visa applications must be submitted online.
The official website is evisa.td.
The method does not include diplomatic or courtesy visas.
Older visas are still valid till they expire.
After May 21, 2026, visas issued outside of the official platform become void.
Permits for manual admission are no longer accepted.
The new procedure may make it easier and more transparent for travelers to apply for a Chad visa, particularly those from overseas. However, in order to prevent issues at the border, travelers must carefully adhere to the new regulations.
