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Chad passport to Nigeria

Yes — Chad passport holders can visit Nigeria without a visa for up to 90 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Nigeria lets 18 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Chad is one of them.
  • Chad passports get “Visa free” at 24 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Nigeria passports also enter Chad without a prior visa.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm

Flight corridor

Direct flights

ChadChadNigeriaNigeria
Typical duration
1.7 hours
From
NDJ
To
ABV · KAN

Airlines Ethiopian Airlines, Sudan Airways

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Duration 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.

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.

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.

Travel notes

Plug

Type G

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+234

Airports

LOS · ABV · KAN · ENU

Highlights

  • Osun-Osogbo
  • National Theatre
  • Kano City Walls

Chad · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Chad passport need a visa for Nigeria?

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?

Nigeria typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Nigeria mission.

What about a Nigeria passport entering Chad?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

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