Landmines
Extensive minefields are present along the borders with:
Libya
Sudan
Central African Republic
If you travel to these areas despite our advice, don’t stray off marked tracks.
Telecommunications
Telecommunications outside of N’Djamena are unreliable.
Satellite phones are illegal in Chad.
Road travel
Road travel in Chad is dangerous due to:
carjacking and robbery from cars
armed groups
bandits
driving hazards
Hazards include:
poor street lighting
poorly maintained roads and vehicles
high speeds
dust storms
crowding on roads, including pedestrians, animals and non-motorised vehicles
Traffic incidents can provoke an aggressive or violent response from locals.
Carjackings on roads outside N’Djamena are increasing, even in daylight hours.
There have been reports of armed robberies, particularly from cars, in some residential areas of N’Djamena. Foreigners are sometimes targeted.
Avoid travelling by foot at all times in N’Djamena. People have reported assaults, even in daylight hours.
Flooding can occur, making some roads impassable, especially during the rainy season from June to September.
If you’re travelling outside N’Djamena, you:
need authorisation from the Ministry of Interior
must travel by 4WD only
The quality of fuel purchased in rural areas may be poor.
Despite our advice, if you intend to drive in Chad:
check local security and road conditions
seek local advice on possible routes
make sure you have enough travel insurance cover
learn local traffic laws and practices
make contingency plans
adopt appropriate personal and vehicle security measures
More information:
Taxis and public transport
Taxis can be unreliable and in poor condition.
Public transport isn’t secure and can be unreliable.
If you want to travel by road without driving:
avoid local taxis
avoid public transport
hire a car and driver from a reputable company
Air travel
DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.
Check Chad’s air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.
More information:
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