U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travelin Chad for any reason due to risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping, and landmines. Outside of N’Djamena, the U.S.
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Is Chad safe? 🇹🇩
Africa · Updated
As of October 2026, Chad scores 34/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Chad Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 2 Chad destinations assessed, Bodo scores highest (36/100), while N'Djamena scores lowest (32/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
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.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 3Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Chad: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Chad destinations by safety score
#1🇹🇩BodoUse Caution · updated 19 October 202636#2🇹🇩N'DjamenaUse Caution · updated 13 October 202632
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03 · Evidence Signals
Chad safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 13 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 8.5 / 100k | 51 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 62.5% | 63 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 4.6% | 78 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 38/100 | 38 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 35/100 | 35 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 26.4 / 100k | 30 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Chad safety FAQ
Is Chad safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Chad Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Chad averages 34/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Chad?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bodo currently scores highest at 36/100 (Use Caution). N'Djamena scores lowest at 32/100.
Where does this Chad safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.