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U.S. State Department Raises Chad Travel Advisory to Level 4: Do Not Travel

🇺🇸 United StatesTravel Advisories1 recorded versionLast change 28 Apr 2026
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Current rules

The travel advisory level for Chad is 'Level 4: Do Not Travel' due to risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping, and landmines. The 'health' indicator was added. The advisory summary was updated.

Overview

The U.S. State Department has elevated its travel advisory for Chad to Level 4, instructing U.S. citizens not to travel to the country. This update incorporates a new 'health' indicator and emphasises significant risks such as crime, terrorism, unrest, and insufficient medical facilities. U.S. government employees face strict travel restrictions within Chad due to these safety concerns.

Who is affected by the latest change

  • U.S. citizens planning to travel to Chad
  • U.S. citizens currently in Chad
  • Travellers assessing whether to travel to Chad
  • Travellers who may be exposed to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping or landmines
  • Travellers who may require medical treatment while in Chad

What changed in the latest version

Before

The United States State Department's travel advice for Chad was not Level 4. It did not have a specific 'health' warning.

After

The travel advice level for Chad is now 'Level 4: Do Not Travel'. This is because of risks from crime, terrorism, civil unrest, poor healthcare, kidnapping, and landmines. The 'health' warning was added. The advice summary was updated.

This policy change is important because it makes Chad the highest level for travel advice, 'Do Not Travel'. This shows a serious view of the risks for United States citizens. The new 'health' warning shows very poor medical services. These are vital for anyone travelling. This directly affects travel plans. Travel insurance may not be valid at this level. Also, it clearly says that emergency help is limited. United States citizens already in Chad or thinking of travelling there must rethink their safety plans. They must also rethink how they can get help, especially outside the capital city.

Explained simply

Hey, the U.S. government is saying it's really dangerous to go to Chad right now. Like, super dangerous. They're telling everyone not to go at all because there's a lot of crime, the threat of attacks, protests, really bad hospitals, people getting kidnapped, and hidden bombs from old wars. If you're there, they're saying be super careful and have a way to get out if things get worse.

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Version history

  1. v19Effective 28 Apr 2026EffectiveCritical impact
    U.S. State Department Raises Chad Travel Advisory to Level 4: Do Not Travel

    The United States State Department has increased its travel advice for Chad to 'Level 4: Do Not Travel'. This change happened because of more risks. These risks include crime, terrorism, civil unrest, poor healthcare, kidnapping, and landmines. The 'health' risk warning is new. The advice explains these serious dangers and gives detailed guidance for United States citizens. The advice warns that the United States government cannot offer many emergency services outside of N'Djamena. Government staff also have limits on where they can go in the city.

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