Practical info for Chad
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy N'DjamenaEmbassy
- Address
- 1002 Avenue Général Kerim Nassour, BP 968 – Gate 259 N’Djamena, BP 968, Chad
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/chad/british-embassy-ndjamena
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 06/08/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
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.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: CFA franc (BEAC) (XAF).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for XAF.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You must convert your UK driving licence to a Chadian one to drive in Chad. Officers may ask you to show your passport, driving licence and vehicle registration documents.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Airtel (Sirocco, Airalo); Airtel/ZAIN/Celtel (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Chad
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Chad?
Police: 2020 ; Medical emergencies: 1212 ; Fire brigade: 1212 ; Gendarmerie: 16
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Chad?
British Embassy N'Djamena, 1002 Avenue Général Kerim Nassour, BP 968 – Gate 259 N’Djamena, BP 968, Chad. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Chad?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 06/08/2026.
What is the travel advice for Chad?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country. Areas where FCDO advises against travel 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.
What currency is used in Chad?
Currency: CFA franc (BEAC) (XAF). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for XAF.
What is the time difference in Chad?
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Chad?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You must convert your UK driving licence to a Chadian one to drive in Chad. Officers may ask you to show your passport, driving licence and vehicle registration documents.”
Which mobile networks operate in Chad?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Airtel (Sirocco, Airalo); Airtel/ZAIN/Celtel (Sirocco).