Overall Rank: #193 out of 199 countries
Chad ranks #193 out of 199 countries and territories in the Globevisa Passport Ranking, placing it in the low-ranking category. Across the five core dimensions — Mobility (#162), Governance (#196), Security (#173), Education (#196), and Quality of Life (#195) — Chad performs strongest in mobility (#162), followed by security (#173). Its weakest dimension is education (#196).
Mobility: #162 (score 19/100), Governance: #196 (score 2/100), Security: #173 (score 14/100), Education: #196 (score 2/100), Quality of Life: #195 (score 3/100)
Chad ranks #193 globally in the 2026 Globevisa Passport Ranking, which evaluates 199 countries and territories worldwide. Unlike traditional passport indices that focus solely on visa-free destination counts, the Globevisa Passport Ranking provides a comprehensive structural assessment across five core dimensions: Mobility, Governance, Security, Education, and Quality of Life. Chad shows a relatively balanced profile across all dimensions. However, Mobility (#162) and Security (#173) and Quality of Life (#195) and Governance (#196) and Education (#196) represent structural areas of concern.
Country Overview: Chad is a landlocked Central African nation facing significant political and economic instability, with restricted immigration pathways and limited infrastructure. / Limited mobility passport with restricted immigration pathways (Not currently recommended).
Identity Attributes: Not Recommended
Global Taxation: Yes (Worldwide Taxation)
Cost of Living: Medium
Culture & Adaptation: Significant language barriers with French and Arabic dominance; high cultural distance with deep-rooted religious and ethnic traditions; highly challenging adaptation primarily suitable for humanitarian or sector-specific professionals
Employment & Development: Economy primarily based on subsistence agriculture and oil; limited opportunities for foreign professionals due to economic fragility; high barriers to entry with low career growth potential.
Holding a Chad passport does not provide visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, or the United States, and formal visa applications are required for entry into these regions. Internationally, the passport is regarded as having limited mobility, primarily facilitating travel within regional African territories and a few select global destinations. While there is no existing visa-free agreement with major Western blocs to be suspended, the document is frequently subject to rigorous security vetting and detailed documentation requirements during the visa application process. Consequently, holders should anticipate extensive processing times and stringent checks when seeking to enter major international travel hubs.
The current immigration landscape in Chad is characterized by evolving legal frameworks, including the recent adoption of the Refugee Act, though the country does not currently operate a formal investment migration program. While the government has historically maintained an open-door policy for refugees, conventional immigration procedures remain subject to the country’s broader political and economic instability. Potential applicants should be aware that future policies may face increasing pressure from regional humanitarian crises and international compliance standards, which could lead to sudden regulatory adjustments. Consequently, the lack of a structured investor pathway means that any legal status remains highly dependent on the prevailing geopolitical climate and specific presidential decrees.
Chad maintains a degree of centralized political stability, though it remains under pressure from regional conflicts and internal transition dynamics. Safety conditions vary significantly, with major urban centers like N'Djamena being relatively more secure than border regions, particularly the Lake Chad area and northern provinces where risks of insurgency and banditry are elevated. Institutional security is primarily provided by the National Police and specialized military units like the DGSSIE, which focus on counter-terrorism and state protection. While these forces maintain order in key areas, enforcement capacity and judicial oversight can be inconsistent, prompting many international residents to utilize private security and exercise heightened caution.