Location:  Chad Event:  The N’Djamena International Airport and Chad land borders are closed. The Chadian government has announced a nationwide curfew between 1800-0500. The prior order to U.S. Embassy staff to shelter in place has been lifted. The consular section at the U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena will be closed until further notice for all but …

Location:  Chad Event:  Due to the reported death of the Chadian president and the potential for unrest, the U.S. Embassy has temporarily directed U.S. employees to shelter in place. The consular section at the U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena will be closed until further notice for all but emergency cases.  If you have an emergency, contact …

Security Alert: Ordered Departure of Family Members of U.S. Government Employees from U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Event: On April 17, 2021, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees from U.S. Embassy N’Djamena due to civil unrest and armed violence. Armed non-governmental groups in northern Chad have moved south and appear to be heading …

Location: Outside N’Djamena and in the North of Chad Event:  The previously reported armed non-governmental groups in northern Chad have moved south and appear to be heading toward N’Djamena.  Due to their growing proximity to N’Djamena, there is the possibility for violence in the city. Actions to Take: Have a personal emergency action plan that …

U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad  June 1, 2020 Events:  Land borders remain closed officially, but some border crossings with Sudan, Libya, and Niger are open to both passenger and cargo traffic. Airports are closed to passenger traffic through June 15 Travel in and out of major cities is restricted through June 5. A curfew in N’Djamena …

U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad April 22, 2020 These messages will continue to be sent regularly for the benefit of new registrants in STEP. The U.S. Government has no further evacuation flights planned. Actions to Take: Consult the  CDC website for the most up-to-date information. To reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the latest CDC recommendations . Visit …

U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad April 16, 2020 14:30 WAT Event: #1  An Air France flight to Paris is departing from N’Djamena on Saturday at 1430.  The U.S. Embassy has no further information regarding this flight. Event #2:  The Chad government extended the curfew for 2 weeks in the 5 provinces of Chad.  N’Djamena, Logone Oriental, …

U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad April 14, 2020 20:00 WAT Event:  An evacuation flight for U.S. citizens departed from N’Djamena and arrived in Washington, DC on April 9. The Embassy is not aware of any more planned evacuation flights by the U.S. Government. Actions to Take: Email ChadEvac@state.gov to place your name on a list in case …

U.S. Embassy, N’Djamena April 7, 2020 07:30 WAT A flight to Dulles Airport, Washington, DC has been scheduled for Thursday, April 9. The time is still being confirmed, but will most likely depart around 13:00. This is still a very fluid situation, and changes or flight cancellation are still possible. You will be responsible for onward …

U.S. Embassy, N’Djamena, Chad April 3, 2020 14:30 WAT We are still tracking a possible charter flight that would depart around April 8, 2020.  The flight would make stops in other neighboring countries before traveling to Washington, DC. At this time, we are told the cost of the flight will be between $2,300-$2,800 per passenger.  Payment …

The U.S. Embassy has been informed of a possible charter flight that would depart on April 8, 2020.  The flight would make stops in other neighboring countries before traveling to Washington, DC. At this time, we are told the cost of the flight will be between $2,300-$2,800 per passenger.  Payment will be made in the form of …

U.S. Embassy, N’Djamena, Chad April 2, 2020 16:30 WAT The U.S. Embassy has been informed of a possible charter flight that would depart on April 8, 2020.  The flight would make stops in other neighboring countries before traveling to Washington, DC. At this time, we are told the cost of the flight will be between $2,300-$2,800 per passenger.  …

U.S. Embassy, N’Djamena, Chad April 2, 2020 11:30 WAT The Government of Chad announced a mandatory curfew in several provinces bordering Cameroon between 7pm and 6am starting April 2 for at least two weeks. The curfew applies to N’Djamena and the regions of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo Kebbi Ouest and Mayo Kebbi Est. There …

There are no updates to report on flights to depart Chad. These messages will continue to be sent regularly for the benefit of new registrants in STEP. The flight originally scheduled to depart today was canceled on Friday due to the Chad government’s denial of the flight clearance request.  At this time, there is no …

U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, March 25, 2020 Location:  Chad Events:  The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation in Chad.   As of today, there are 3 confirmed cases. The Embassy continues to explore flight options that could take U. S. citizens out of Chad. Howeverthere are no new details. U.S. citizens who are interested in departing Chad are asked to send …

Location: Chad Event: Chadian authorities have reported a case of COVID-19 in Chad. The N’Djamena International Airport has closed to all passenger flights. Effective March 23, 2020, U.S. Embassy N’Djamena has suspended routine consular services.  For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please email NdjamenaACS@state.gov . The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. …

Location:  Area around the Felix Eboue School, Ardep Djoumal neighborhood, N’Djamena, Chad Event:  Chadian civil servants’ strike and the potential for protests by students and others to become violent. The U.S. Embassy ‎in Chad recommends that U.S. citizens exercise increased caution when traveling around N’Djamena.  U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area around …

Location:  Country wide Event:  The number of reported carjackings has increased.  No specific group appears to be targeted.  The trend has shifted from primarily nighttime occurrences to those occurring during both day and night.  There are no recent reports of carjacking within the city limits of N’Djamena.  Vehicle travel by U.S. Embassy personnel less than …