Chad
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti provinces
FCDO advises against all travel to the northern provinces of Chad:
- Borkou Province
- Ennedi Ouest Province
- Ennedi Est Province
- Tibesti Province
Kanem Province, including Nokou
FCDO advises against all travel to the western part of Kanem Province, including the town of Nokou.
Lake Chad region
FCDO advises against all travel to the Lake Chad region.
Within 30km of all Chad’s other borders
FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of all of Chad’s other borders.
The rest of Chad
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad, including the capital, N’Djamena.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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