US travel advisory — Chad - Level 4: Do Not Travel

Criticalupdated 46 days ago
Ongoingsince May 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM

The situation in Chad remains unstable, and multiple official travel advisories recommend against all travel to the country.

  • 600km
    Radius of the affected area
ChadNationwide · radius ≈ 600 km

What this changes for you, on the ground

The situation in Chad remains unstable, and multiple official travel advisories recommend against all travel to the country. This alert applies across Chad and covers an affected radius of approximately 600 km. The advisory was activated on 15 May 2026 and remains in effect.

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If you are currently in Chad, you should take this situation seriously. The extreme severity rating reflects significant risks to traveller safety. You should review your travel plans immediately and consider whether remaining in the country is necessary. If you decide to stay, maintain heightened awareness of your surroundings and avoid non-essential movement.

Follow all guidance from your embassy or consulate and local authorities. Avoid areas near borders with Libya, Nigeria, Niger, Sudan, and the Central African Republic, where risks are particularly acute. Register with your embassy if you have not already done so, and maintain regular contact with them. Stay informed through official channels and avoid large gatherings.

This information comes from official sources including the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Swedish Government.

Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 26, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →

How it evolved

  1. Alert raisedCriticalJune 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM
  2. UpdateAugust 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM
  3. Alert liftedAugust 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM

Each entry is a real change of state, not a republication.

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