Maximum Alerts / Chad
Level published by the State Department on 27.04.2026 · read 13 October 2026 · source checked daily
Chad — official level as of 13 October 2026: Level 4/4 ("Do Not Travel"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, USD 1.5M, certificate on payment.
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An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
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In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
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At least one official reading covers the whole country; 9 regions are also named, fully or partly.
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — advises against all but essential travel to the whole country.
an official reading covers the whole country; every trip calls for a written management decision, justified by a pressing reason, with reinforced conditions.
Global Affairs Canada
the northern regions of Tibesti, Ennedi and Borkou (except the town of Faya Largeau)
Foreign Office
Borkou Province
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les déplacements dans les provinces du Borkou et du Wadi Fira sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
Global Affairs Canada
the northern regions of Tibesti, Ennedi and Borkou (except the town of Faya Largeau)
Foreign Office
Ennedi Ouest Province
France Diplomatie (in French)
Province du Tibesti, province de l’Ennedi et est de la province du Borkou
Global Affairs Canada
West of Mao in the region of Kanem
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to the western part of Kanem Province, including the town of Nokou.
Global Affairs Canada
the region of Lac
Global Affairs Canada
the regions of Sila, Wadi Fira and Ouaddaï (except the town of Abéché)
Global Affairs Canada
the regions of Sila, Wadi Fira and Ouaddaï (except the town of Abéché)
Global Affairs Canada
the northern regions of Tibesti, Ennedi and Borkou (except the town of Faya Largeau)
Foreign Office
Tibesti Province
France Diplomatie (in French)
Province du Tibesti, province de l’Ennedi et est de la province du Borkou
Global Affairs Canada
the regions of Sila, Wadi Fira and Ouaddaï (except the town of Abéché)
France Diplomatie (in French)
Les déplacements dans les provinces du Borkou et du Wadi Fira sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad, including the capital, N’Djamena.
Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all travel
within 30 km of all international borders
Foreign Office — Advised against — all travel
FCDO advises against all travel to the Lake Chad region.
Foreign Office — Advised against — all travel
FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of all of Chad’s other borders.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
Des opérations militaires sont régulièrement menées dans ces zones frontalières de la Libye, depuis août 2018, en vue de contrôler les incursions armées de groupes rebelles. S’y ajoutent de nombreux trafics transfrontaliers, la présence de mines et le développement de sites d’orpaillage illégal. Les déplacements dans ces zones (hormis Bardaï) sont formelleme
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
Lac Tchad — Cette région, qui fait l’objet d’attaques régulières de Boko Haram, est formellement déconseillée (hormis la ville de Bol).
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
Zones frontalières — En raison de l’incursion potentielle de groupes armés et d’opérations militaires, les zones frontalières avec les pays voisins sont formellement déconseillées.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all but essential travel
Les villes de Bardaï, Fada, Amdjarass et Bol au nord et d’Abéché et Bongor au centre et au sud
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (24.09.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (13.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: Updated information about health risks you’ll face in Chad (‘Health’ page).
Updated 27.04.2026
Do not travel in Chad for any reason due to risk of crime , terrorism , unrest , inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping , and landmines .
Outside of N’Djamena, the U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Chad. U.S. government employees working in Chad need special authorization to travel outside of the capital due to safety risks. Embassy N’Djamena has implemented in-city restrictions for U.S. government employees, to include limits on areas acceptable for night driving and requirements for mandatory armored vehicle use.
Both violent and petty crime are a real danger in Chad. Violent crimes include muggings, purse snatching, armed robbery, home invasion, carjacking, and sexual assault. Common petty crime includes pickpocketing. Both visitors and residents face these threats.
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Chad. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Terrorist groups have targeted:
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Chad: Cholera Outbreak - Jun 2026ReliefWeb ↗read 13.10.20262026-07-20
Source: ReliefWeb (OCHA), via HDX — CC BY
10-13 0.1 · 10-14 0.1 · 10-15 0.1 · 10-16 0.1 · 10-17 0.1 · 10-18 0.1 · 10-19 0.0 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Over 1 January 2026 → 30 June 2026, UCDP (Uppsala University) recorded 10 geolocated violent incidents in this country, for 129 documented deaths.
Most affected areas
Lac region 5 · Wadi Fira region 3 · Chari-Baguirmi region 1 · Mayo-Kebbi Est region 1
Most recent incidents
Source: UCDP Georeferenced Event Dataset (Uppsala Conflict Data Program), file GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv, CC BY 4.0 licence. We keep only incidents UCDP codes as "Clear" and whose location is precise enough to be placed — about 58% of the dataset. An incident may be revised, moved or withdrawn by UCDP in a later release: these figures describe a closed period, not a live situation.
Reading: On the road, 15 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Some areas of the country are formally advised against.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 13.03.2026official map ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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Des opérations militaires sont régulièrement menées dans ces zones frontalières de la Libye, depuis août 2018, en vue de contrôler les incursions armées de groupes rebelles. S’y ajoutent de nombreux trafics transfrontaliers, la présence de mines et le développement de sites d’orpaillage illégal. Les déplacements dans ces zones (hormis Bardaï) sont formellement déconseillés.
Cette région, qui fait l’objet d’attaques régulières de Boko Haram, est formellement déconseillée (hormis la ville de Bol). Des opérations militaires y sont régulièrement conduites par l’armée tchadienne.
En raison de l’incursion potentielle de groupes armés et d’opérations militaires, les zones frontalières avec les pays voisins sont formellement déconseillées. La frontière avec la Libye est actuellement fermée, et toute la zone frontalière a été déclarée « zone d’opérations militaires » en janvier 2017. Il en est de même de certaines zones du Lac Tchad depuis 2020. En raison du conflit en cours au Soudan, la zone frontalière avec le Darfour connaît un afflux important de réfugiés et de rapatriés. Elle est le théâtre de nombreux trafics et est susceptible de connaître des incursions de groupes armés. La présence militaire y a été renforcée. Au sud, la situation sécuritaire dégradée en République centrafricaine peut entraîner des mouvements de groupes armés dans la zone frontalière et la présence militaire tchadienne y a été renforcée. Le sud-ouest du Tchad (frontière avec le Cameroun) est fortement touché par le phénomène des enlèvements contre rançons.
La ville de Bardaï, chef-lieu de la région du Tibesti, les villes de Fada et Amdjarass dans l’Ennedi (Ouest et est), ainsi que la ville de Bol dans la région du Lac font l’objet d’une attention particulière de la part des forces de sécurité tchadiennes. Compte tenu de la dangerosité des voies d’accès terrestres (présence de mines au nord du pays notamment), il est néanmoins recommandé de s’y rendre exclusivement par voie aérienne. Les villes de Bongor dans la région de Mayo Kebbi Est et d’Abéché dans le Ouaddaï font également l’objet d’une attention particulière des forces de sécurité. L’accès en reste possible par la route.
Les déplacements dans les provinces du Borkou et du Wadi Fira sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
Les provinces du nord, aux territoires immenses, sont très difficiles à sécuriser et abritent divers trafics. Dans le Borkou, la présence de très nombreuses mines résiduelles constitue un danger supplémentaire lors des déplacements.
Outre les éléments relatifs aux conditions de sécurité, cette zone reste très difficile d’accès et dépourvue de toute infrastructure, notamment sanitaire. Elle est située dans une des régions les plus chaudes du monde, notamment à partir du mois de février / mars (les températures, en journée, peuvent atteindre 50°). Entre décembre et fin février, il peut y avoir des vents de sable qui perturbent l’orientation et compliquent les interventions des secours.
Le groupe Boko Haram est toujours actif dans la région du Lac Tchad, ainsi que dans les autres pays riverains (Nigéria, Niger et Cameroun). Il mène régulièrement des actions de prédation (aux abords du Lac et sur les îles). Des attaques ciblées contre les membres des ONG internationales, ne peuvent être totalement exclues. Le risque d’enlèvement visant les Occidentaux est également particulièrement élevé. Les déplacements interurbains dans cette zone sont formellement déconseillés.
Malgré l’adoption par les autorités tchadiennes de mesures fortes pour renforcer la sécurité (mise en place de nombreux contrôles, multiplication des patrouilles, actions militaires dans la région du Lac), des tentatives d’attentats sont possibles dans les villes au sud du pays, y compris à N’Djamena. Dans ces conditions, il est déconseillé de se rendre dans des lieux très fréquentés (marchés, lieux de culte, etc.) qui pourraient constituer une cible.
Des groupes rebelles tchadiens armés restent susceptibles de procéder à des incursions sur le territoire à partir des pays voisins. Des opérations militaires en réaction à ces incursions peuvent être conduites dans les régions frontalières concernées.
La délinquance de droit commun (vols, agressions, cambriolages, parfois avec violences) est en hausse régulière dans la capitale depuis quelques années. Il convient de se tenir informé régulièrement de son évolution. Les déplacements à pied sont à éviter, de jour comme de nuit en dehors du centre-ville, et la nuit dans l’ensemble de la ville. La nuit, les quartiers populaires, majoritairement situés à l’est de la capitale (Moursal, Sabangali Chagoua) doivent en particulier être évités. Le port d’armes à feu ou d’armes blanches est fréquent.
La menace d’enlèvement visant des Occidentaux demeure élevée au Tchad. Tout déplacement dans les zones formellement déconseillées (en rouge) est à exclure. Dans les zones déconseillées sauf raison impérative (en orange), il convient, si le déplacement ou le séjour s’avère indispensable, de faire preuve d’une extrême vigilance et de prendre des mesures de sécurité renforcées, en particulier concernant les trajets (notamment la mise en place d’une escorte) et les hébergements (qui doivent être sécurisés).
Dans un contexte de tensions socio-économiques toujours fortes, des manifestations restent possibles, en particulier dans le grand est de la capitale (Moursal, Sabangali et Chagoua). Il est alors recommandé de limiter ses déplacements au strict nécessaire dans ces quartiers, de se renseigner sur les manifestations organisées et de se tenir à l’écart des rassemblements, même lorsqu’ils sont autorisés.
A N’Djamena, la circulation sur l’avenue du Général Kerim Nassour, sur la portion longeant le palais présidentiel, est très strictement réglementée, à sens unique, pendant les heures de journée uniquement. Tout arrêt, ralentissement, prise de vue ou approche des abords du palais présidentiel, a fortiori toute circulation de nuit, est formellement interdit et peut susciter de vives réactions des forces de sécurité. Il est très fortement recommandé, pour éviter toute incompréhension, d’éviter cet axe, quelle que soit l’heure. Malgré des travaux d’aménagement des infrastructures, l’usage des voies de communication terrestres reste difficile sur l’ensemble du territoire (à l’exception de N’Djamena et de certaines villes secondaires dont les principales artères sont bitumées). Le code de la route étant très peu respecté, la plus grande vigilance s’impose dans la conduite automobile, en ville comme lors des trajets interurbains. A l’extérieur de la capitale et des villes secondaires, le réseau est essentiellement composé de routes en mauvais état ou de pistes, souvent impraticables pendant la saison des pluies (de mai à octobre), notamment dans le sud du pays. Au nord, les quelques pistes à usage commercial ou logistique (tronçons Libye - Ounianga Kebir / Faya-Largeau -N’Djamena / Faya-Largeau, Fada et Abéché) sont en mauvais état et la présence de mines résiduelles constitue un danger important.
Les coupeurs de route sont toujours actifs. Armés, potentiellement très violents et bien organisés, leurs agressions peuvent aller jusqu’à l’enlèvement de leurs victimes.
L’intégralité du territoire est soit en zone orange, soit en zone rouge. Les déplacements, qui présentent un risque, doivent être limités au strict nécessaire, et préparés avec soin. La voie aérienne doit être privilégiée dans toute la mesure du possible. En cas de voyage par voie terrestre, se déplacer uniquement de jour, tout déplacement nocturne étant à proscrire.
Quel que soit le mode de déplacement, il est nécessaire de respecter les recommandations suivantes :
En cas de déplacement par voie terrestre, veiller en outre à :
Les déplacements en région sont fortement déconseillés aux enfants mineurs et aux personnes âgées. Une bonne condition physique est nécessaire. Tout déplacement en zone orange présente, outre le risque sécuritaire, un risque sanitaire. La consultation préalable d’un médecin est fortement recommandée, en raison de la faiblesse des infrastructures médicales dans les régions.
Il est recommandé de :
La baignade dans les fleuves (Chari ou Logone) est non seulement déconseillée en raison des risques de bilharziose (cf. onglet santé), mais également interdite à N’Djamena. Dans le contexte de la lutte contre Boko Haram, le fleuve fait en effet l’objet d’une stricte surveillance.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. Toujours valable: Les voyages au Tchad sont déconseillés. (published 21.10.2025)
II est déconseillé de se rendre au Tchad. La situation politique, économique et sociale est très tendue. Le 8 janvier 2025, 19 personnes ont été tuées et six autres blessées lors d'une attaque contre le palais présidentiel. Des violences politiques, des affrontements armés et des fusillades ont également eu lieu en février 2024 et autour des élections présidentielles de mai 2024, faisant plusieurs morts et blessés. Des manifestations et des débordements peuvent se produire à tout moment, surtout à N'Djamena. Des barrages routiers et des actes de vandalisme sont notamment possibles. À plusieurs reprises, les forces de sécurité ont utilisé des munitions réelles pour disperser des manifestations. Des contrôles de sécurité peuvent avoir lieu à N'Djamena ainsi que dans d'autres régions du pays. La situation sécuritaire reste incertaine et peut changer rapidement. Il arrive que l’accès à Internet ne soit temporairement pas assuré. Des bandes armées et des groupes terroristes, qui vivent de contrebande et d'enlèvements contre rançon, sévissent dans une grande partie du Sahara et du Sahel. Ils sont bien organisés, opèrent sans tenir compte des frontières, et ont des contacts avec des groupes criminels locaux. Des personnes étrangères sont régulièrement enlevées dans la région du Sahara et du Sahel. Les touristes, les personnes travaillant pour des organisations internationales, des organisations d’entraide ou des entreprises étrangères ainsi que les personnes appartenant à des institutions religieuses sont particulièrement menacées. Le risque d’enlèvement est très élevé dans certaines régions. Le risque d’attentats et d'attaques terroristes existe dans tout le pays; il est le plus élevé dans la région du lac Tchad . Dans cette région, les attaques, les homicides et les enlèvements par des groupes terroristes sont fréquents, de même que les interventions armées des forces de sécurité contre ces groupes. Par exemple, fin octobre 2024, 40 membres de l'armée ont été tués lors d'une attaque à Barkaram, dans la région du Lac. Consultez les informations sur les pages Internet spécifiques: Risque d’enlèvement dans le Sahara et le Sahel Terrorisme et enlèvements Des tensions intercommunautaires latentes existent entre différentes catégories de la population qui dégénèrent régulièrement en violents conflits locaux. Des combats entre des groupes rebelles et les forces de sécurité se produisent également. Exemples:
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 13.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 21.10.2025 · read 13.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Regions covered by the Foreign Officegov.uk ↗updated 06.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 06.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
FCDO advises against all travel to the northern provinces of Chad:
FCDO advises against all travel to the western part of Kanem Province, including the town of Nokou.
FCDO advises against all travel to the Lake Chad region.
FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of all of Chad’s other borders.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad, including the capital, N’Djamena.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 06.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026
This section has safety advice for regions of Chad. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.
You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice .
FCDO advises against all travel to the northern provinces of Chad:
There are many landmines near the Chad-Libya border in these provinces. The northern provinces are also unsafe due to the presence of rebel groups and contested gold mines.
FCDO advises against all travel to the western part of Kanem Province, including the town of Nokou due to the risk of terrorism. See Terrorism in Chad .
FCDO advises against all travel to the Lake Chad region. There is a high risk of terrorist kidnapping in the Lake Chad region. See Terrorism in Chad .
FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of all of Chad’s other borders.
The Chad-Sudan border is closed to travellers, with limited humanitarian exceptions. The Government of Chad closed the border on 23 February 2026 following repeated cross-border incidents linked to the conflict in Sudan. Since late 2025, there has been increased insecurity along the eastern border, including armed clashes and reports of aerial attacks near towns such as Tiné.
The Central African Republic is unstable and the border area is highly insecure, with limited government presence and active armed groups. In 2021, armed groups reportedly entered south-western Chad from the Central African Republic before Chadian forces repelled them. Chadian rebel groups remain active and could launch attacks in Chad without warning.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad, including the capital, N’Djamena.
In 2021 and 2022 protesters and security forces clashed violently in N’Djamena and southern Chad. A number of people were killed.
There is a high risk of terrorist kidnapping in the Sahel region, which includes Chad, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. See Terrorism in Chad .
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 06.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026
This guide also has safety advice for regions of Chad .
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Chad.
Terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate and occur without warning, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as:
Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities. Avoid all large gatherings, including:
Be extra cautious during elections, festivities, and religious and public holidays.
The terrorist groups Islamic State West Africa and Boko Haram remain active in the Lake Chad region. In an attack in 2022, Boko Haram killed at least 30 Chadian soldiers near Baga Sola, Lac Province. A state of emergency is in place in the Lac and Kanem provinces with Chadian security forces conducting military operations. In October 2024, at least 40 soldiers were killed in an attack by Boko Haram on a Chadian military base in Barkaram, Lake Chad region.
There is a high risk of terrorist kidnapping in the Lake Chad Basin and the border areas with Cameroon, Sudan and the Central African Republic.
British nationals are seen as legitimate targets, including tourists, humanitarian aid workers, journalists and business travellers. If you are kidnapped, the reason for your presence is unlikely to protect you or secure your safe release.
There is also a high risk of terrorist kidnapping in the Sahel region, which includes Chad, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. Over the last 10 years, terrorist groups in the Sahel have kidnapped western nationals, including tourists, non-governmental organisation (NGO) workers and diplomats, and are still holding several hostages. Kidnappers have killed some hostages, including several British nationals.
Terrorist groups active in the Lake Chad Basin and the Sahel region include Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen ( JNIM ), Islamic State West Africa ( ISWA ), Islamic State Greater Sahara (ISGS), Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Al Murabitoun, Ansar Dine and Boko Haram. These groups can carry out attacks and kidnappings over long distances. Boko Haram and ISWA also take hostages from neighbouring Cameroon, northern Nigeria and the Diffa region of Niger. Kidnapping for ransom is the main source of finance for JNIM . Criminal gangs also carry out kidnappings for terrorist groups in return for financial rewards.
You should always stay alert, especially when travelling and in crowded public places, including camps for displaced people, religious gatherings and insecure spaces such as places of worship, markets, shopping areas, hotels, bars, nightclubs, restaurants and transport hubs. Make sure you have carefully considered the threat and have reasonable,…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Chad - Level 4: Do Not Travel 2026-04-27travel.state.gov ↗updated 27.04.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Do not travel in Chad for any reason due to risk of crime , terrorism , unrest , inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping , and landmines .
Outside of N’Djamena, the U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Chad. U.S. government employees working in Chad need special authorization to travel outside of the capital due to safety risks. Embassy N’Djamena has implemented in-city restrictions for U.S. government employees, to include limits on areas acceptable for night driving and requirements for mandatory armored vehicle use.
Both violent and petty crime are a real danger in Chad. Violent crimes include muggings, purse snatching, armed robbery, home invasion, carjacking, and sexual assault. Common petty crime includes pickpocketing. Both visitors and residents face these threats.
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Chad. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Terrorist groups have targeted:
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Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Avoid non-essential travel to Chad, including the capital, N’Djamena, due to the threat of terrorism, the incidences of violent crime and of civil unrest.
Avoid all travel to the following areas:
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences. Drugs, alcohol and travel
You are required to have a government permit for all photography. It is prohibited to photograph :
Film and cameras may be confiscated without notice.
You must carry an International Driving Permit. International Driving Permit
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Chad. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Chad by an abducting parent:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
The majority of the population is Muslim. Exercise common sense and discretion in dress and behaviour. Respect religious and social traditions to avoid offending local sensitivities.
In 2027, the lunar month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around February 7. In public, between sunrise and sunset, be discreet when:
The laws of Chad prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. Those convicted can face fines and jail sentences. 2SLGBTQI+ persons should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Chad. Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
The currency is the Central African Franc (CFA). There are no import restrictions on local or foreign currencies, provided they are declared upon arrival. The export of local currency is prohibited and the export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared upon arrival. Proof of entry of money must be processed through one of the local commercial banks. ATMs are rare. Credit cards are accepted only at major hotels in N’Djamena. Small amounts of local currency can be negotiated on major credit cards from several banks.
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
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.
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 is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. During this time, do not:
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts. You should also:
Penalties for drug use and possession are severe and usually include a prison sentence. Conditions in local prisons are harsh.
It is illegal to photograph military sites, government buildings or airports without a permit.
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.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 06.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 21:00 (Africa/Ndjamena)Open-Meteo ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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Reading: With 0.1 physicians per 1,000 people (98% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 47 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Le ministère de la santé du Tchad a informé de la survenue de cas de choléra à N’Djamena. Des mesures sont prises pour contrer l’éventuelle propagation de nouveaux cas. Il convient néanmoins de rester vigilant. Le choléra est une infection digestive bactérienne qui se transmet par ingestion d'aliments mal cuits (fruits de mer, par exemple) ou souillés (fruits et légumes) et/ ou ingestion d'eau contaminée. Cette maladie se traduit par des troubles digestifs sévères (diarrhée…
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 22 June 2026 · updated 25 July 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026Health – editorial change
September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 4/4 — Do Not Travel, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 13 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 27.04 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10DFAE · updated 21.10 · read 13.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 06.08 · read 13.10State Department · updated 27.04 · read 13.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 06.08 · read 13.10State Department · updated 27.04 · read 13.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — $990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
From 30 000 € to 200 000 € depending on severity and distance (Le Ciel Africain, 2026).
SourcesLe Ciel Africain, 2026General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: police 17 · ambulance 18 · fire 2251-4242
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
At today's level 4/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10OMS · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 06.08 · read 13.10
0.1 physicians per 1,000 people (2023) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Comparable figures (homicides, roads, incidents) are under Safety & risks › Incidents.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 12.10DFAE · updated 21.10 · read 13.10
At least one official reading covers the whole country; 9 regions are also named, fully or partly.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 06.08 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 06.08 · read 13.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 13.10eda.admin.ch · updated 21.10 · read 13.10
Emergency phrases, transliterated; the original script, to show if pronunciation fails, is under Useful phrases.
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to CHF 20,000, special risk CHF 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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The published advisory level is national, but risk is not: business hubs (N'Djaména) do not share the profile of border areas. The medical network shown on this page is computed around N'Djamena — real hospitals, evacuation airport and live alerts. Before a specific trip, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.
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