Chad Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 4: Do Not Travel

The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help. Advisory as of April 27, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 4· Do Not Travel

Level 4 of 4 · as of April 27, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

Last updated May 15, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “New information about border security ('Regional risks' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

April 27, 2026 — current
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Chad since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Chad safe? What the official advisory says

in Chad for any reason due to risk of crime , terrorism , unrest , inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping , and landmines .

Outside of N’Djamena, the U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Chad. U.S. government employees working in Chad need special authorization to travel outside of the capital due to safety risks. Embassy N’Djamena has implemented in-city restrictions for U.S. government employees, to include limits on areas acceptable for night driving and requirements for mandatory armored vehicle use.

Crime

Both violent and petty crime are a real danger in Chad. Violent crimes include muggings, purse snatching, armed robbery, home invasion, carjacking, and sexual assault. Common petty crime includes pickpocketing. Both visitors and residents face these threats.

Limited resources and inadequate law enforcement training hinder police response to serious crime in most areas.

Terrorism

There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Chad. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Terrorist groups have targeted:

Religious venues
Schools
Government buildings
Police stations
Transportation hubs
Markets

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of April 27, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Chad travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Chad?

As of April 27, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Chad at Level 4: Do Not Travel. The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

What does Level 4 mean?

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) — The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

When did the Chad travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on April 27, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Chad?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated May 15, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.