Foreign travel advice
Chad
Summary
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to:
- areas within 30km of all borders, except for the capital N’Djamena (where the FCO advise against all but essential travel)
- within 30km of Lake Chad and the parts of Kanem and Lac regions to the west of the towns of Mao and Bol
- the regions of Ennedi, and Tibesti
- the region of Borkou, except within 30km of the town of Faya Largeau (where the FCO advise against all but essential travel)
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to all remaining parts of the country including the capital, N’Djamena and the town of Faya Largeau.
A state of emergency remains in place for the Lake Chad region.
There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in China, and cases have been confirmed in other countries including Cameroon and Nigeria. The Chadian authorities have introduced a number of measures to limit the spread of the virus. Protective measures are being implemented at international airports. See Health
Before considering any travel, take professional security advice. You should follow your employer’s security advice and make sure the correct Chadian authorities are aware of your journey, you have in place the right permits if required, and you hold comprehensive travel insurance.
The number of reports of car-jackings on roads outside N’Djamena has increased, including during daylight hours. It is recommended that you use a police or military escort when driving outside the capital, and carry working communications equipment. See Crime
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Chad. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. There’s a threat of retaliatory attacks following the French intervention in Mali and due to Chad’s involvement in the regional fight to counter Boko Haram. There is a heightened threat of kidnap in Chad. See Terrorism
Consular support is severely limited in Chad as the UK Government Office in N’Djamena does not provide consular services. If you’re in Chad and need urgent help from the UK government, call +237 222 220 796. If you cannot reach us on this number, please call +44 1908 516666. If you are in the UK and are concerned about a British national in Chad , call the FCO on 020 7008 1500. The British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon, can provide limited consular support to British nationals.
Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.