Laws and customs
Avoid photography in town: even harmless-looking subjects (women in traditional dress) can lead to arrest. Photographing military sites, official buildings or airports without a permit is illegal.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Chad, useful informationGOV.UK (FCDO), Chad travel advice: safety and securitySame-sex relations are illegal and punishable by a fine or even prison.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Chad, useful informationGOV.UK (FCDO), Chad travel advice: safety and securityDrug offences are severely punished, usually with prison; prison conditions are harsh.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Chad, useful informationGOV.UK (FCDO), Chad travel advice: safety and securityRespect religious customs, especially during Ramadan; driving can be erratic at dusk.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Chad travel advice: safety and security
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Chad, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Chad travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: August 6, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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