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Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · ChadPassport Atlas
Nigeria passport to Chad
Yes — Nigeria passport holders can visit Chad without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Chad lets 16 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Nigeria is one of them.
- Nigeria passports get “Visa free” at 26 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Chad passports also enter Nigeria without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Chad
Open to Nigeria passports near Chad
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
NigeriaChad- Typical duration
- 1.7 hours
- From
- ABV · KAN
- To
- NDJ
Airlines Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Nigeria
Country profile
Capital
Abuja
Population
223.8 million
Area
923,768 km²
Currency
Nigerian naira NGN
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
1.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Hausa30%
- other24.9%
- Yoruba15.5%
- Igbo15.2%
- Fulani6%
- Tiv2.4%
- Other6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Chad
Country profile
Capital
N'Djamena
Population
19.3 million
Area
1,284,000 km²
Currency
Central African CFA franc XAF
Languages
Arabic, French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
1.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
6.3%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Sara30.5%
- Kanembu/Bornu/Buduma9.8%
- Arab9.7%
- Wadai/Maba/Masalit/Mimi7%
- Gorane5.8%
- Masa/Musseye/Musgum4.9%
- Other32.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+235
Airports
NDJ · AEH · MQQ · FYT
Highlights
- Ennedi Plateau
- Lake Chad
- Zakouma
Nigeria · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Nigeria passport need a visa for Chad?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Chad typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Chad mission.
What about a Chad passport entering Nigeria?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.