United States: entry currently suspended for Chadian passport holders
Entry of Chadian nationals as visitors (and immigrants) is fully suspended by Presidential Proclamation 10998 from 1 Jan 2026, with narrow exceptions.
Your circumstances
- Passport:
- 🇹🇩 Chadian
- Lives in:
- Not specified (general rule)
- Going to:
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Purpose:
- Holiday
Entry currently suspended for this passport
US entry suspended for this passport
Entry of Chadian nationals as visitors (and immigrants) is fully suspended by Presidential Proclamation 10998 from 1 Jan 2026, with narrow exceptions.
Exceptions and notes
- Applies to nationals outside the US without a valid US visa on 1 Jan 2026; visas issued before then are not revoked. You can still apply and attend an interview, but a visa will generally not be issued.
- Exceptions include US permanent residents, dual nationals travelling on a passport of a non-listed country, certain diplomatic/official visas, Special Immigrant Visas for US government employees and participants in certain major sporting events.
- Case-by-case national-interest exceptions are possible.
Official source: travel.state.gov · Last checked 4 Oct 2026. Rules like this can change quickly — check before you book.
Before you go to United States
Cash you can bring in and take out
Common tourist traps
Pickpocketing and purse-snatching
How it works: Thieves work crowded places and public transport.
How to avoid it: Carry only what you need and keep valuables hidden.
Rental-car break-ins
How it works: Rental cars are easy to spot; thieves break in for luggage or passports left inside, even in the trunk.
How to avoid it: Never leave passports or valuables in the car, and park in lit car parks.
Drink spiking
How it works: Drinks can be spiked in bars and clubs.
How to avoid it: Watch your drink and do not accept drinks from strangers.
Emergency numbers in United States
- Emergency 911
Other traps paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 18 Aug 2026 · Last checked 4 Oct 2026.