🇹🇩 Is Chad safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Chad: 6 diplomatic missions from 6 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Chad
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Avoid non-essential travel to Chad, including the capital N'Djamena
- UK government support is severely limited; assistance is provided remotely from British High Commission Yaoundé
- In-person consular assistance is not available; do not rely on evacuation by UK authorities
- Keep all travel documents up to date and have your own exit plan ready
- Postpone all non-essential travel to Chad
- Register your itinerary and contact details with the Spanish Embassy in Cameroon or the N'Djamena office
- River transport crossing to Cameroon from N'Djamena is banned; navigation on Lake Chad is also prohibited
- All border areas within at least 30 km must be avoided due to serious security crises in all neighbouring countries
Risk areas and situations
- Do not travel to the northern provinces: Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti
- Do not travel to western Kanem Province, including the town of Nokou
- Do not travel to the Lake Chad region
- Do not travel within 30km of Chad's other borders
- Lake Chad region is under a State of Emergency due to terrorist threat, with curfews and ban on unauthorised gatherings
- After the 5 May 2026 attack, State of Emergency measures apply 7–27 May including movement restrictions
- Boko Haram has a strong presence in the Lake Chad area bordering Nigeria and Cameroon
- N'Djamena markets and public buildings have suffered terrorist attacks and rising common crime recently
Local laws and customs
- During the State of Emergency, movement is banned during curfew hours and gatherings require prior authorisation
Health
- Make sure your travel insurance matches your itinerary; ignoring UK government advice may invalidate it
Emergency numbers in Chad
Embassies and consulates in Chad
6 diplomatic missions from 6 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | N'Djamena |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | N'djamena |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | N'Djamena |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | N'Djamena |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 1 | N'Djamena |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 1 | N'Djamena |
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Chad is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chad safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Chad is 3.25/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Chad?
The general emergency number in Chad is 17. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Chad?
Telcomia tracks 6 diplomatic missions from 6 countries in Chad, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.