• Chad has required all visa applications to go through the official evisa.td platform since May 11, 2026.
• Authorities will invalidate all visas issued outside the digital platform starting May 21, 2026.
• Chad has joined a broader African trend toward fully digital visa systems alongside Rwanda, Kenya and Ghana.

Chad has shifted all visa applications to an online-only system as authorities accelerate the digitalization of immigration and consular procedures.

The sub-directorate of E-Visa at the Ministry of Public Security and Immigration announced the measure in a statement published on Friday, May 8, 2026. Authorities said all visa applications for Chad must now go through the official platform, eVisa Tchad, effective Monday, May 11.

The government launched the eVisa Chad platform in December 2024. However, the platform has now become the sole application channel for all visa categories except diplomatic and courtesy visas, which Chadian diplomatic missions will continue to manage.

Authorities said the reform implements Decree No. 2299/PR/PM/MSPI/2025 and a 2026 joint ministerial order governing the entry and residence conditions of foreign nationals in Chad.

The government said the new framework will centralize and secure visa processing while simplifying administrative procedures for travelers and immigration authorities.

Meanwhile, authorities confirmed that a transition period remains in place. Previously issued visas will remain valid until their expiration dates.

However, authorities said they will invalidate any visa issued outside the eVisa platform starting May 21, 2026. Consequently, travelers holding visas issued through other channels will no longer gain entry into Chad. Authorities also abolished manual entry authorizations permanently.

With this reform, Chad has joined a broader movement across Africa toward fully digital visa systems.

Several African countries, including Rwanda, Kenya and Ghana, have already adopted fully digital systems to manage entry applications and immigration procedures.

The reform reflects growing efforts among African governments to modernize border management systems, strengthen administrative oversight and streamline travel procedures through digital platforms.

Samira Njoya