Chad travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Chad: travel advice level, plug type C/E/F, 220V, emergency 18, currency XAF.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
Avoid all travel to parts Updated 2026-11-04
Latest change (original, English)
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including updated information about applying for a visa, terrorism in Chad, terrorist kidnapping, political situation, robbery, protecting yourself and your belongings, Ramadan, driving standards and security, travelling
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including updated information about applying for a visa, terrorism in Chad, terrorist kidnapping, political situation, robbery, protecting yourself and your belongings, Ramadan, driving standards and security, travelling
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CapitalN'Djamena
CurrencyXAF
LanguagesFrench, Arabic
Calling code+235
Emergency numbers18 · 17
Plug typesType C, Type E, Type F
Voltage220 V
Driving sideRight
Population19M