Moving to Chad from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Central African Republic to Chad — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Central African Republic to Chad.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Central African Republic to Chad, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
101,662 ↑ 16% vs 2015

people born in Central African Republic live in Chad · UN DESA

Who's moving to Chad?

Top countries of origin for Chad's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Central African Republic to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
TD
26.4

Central African Republic performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
TD
0.1t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
TD
4.3%

Central African Republic performs better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
TD
$1,800

Chad performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
TD
65.5

Chad generally does better on family life, though Central African Republic leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Central African Republic and Chad. To live, work, or study long-term in Chad, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chad's immigration authority.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Central African Republic passport holders can enter Chad without a visa.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Central African Republic without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Chad?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Chad has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Central African Republic performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Central African Republic?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in health coverage index. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF TD
Population 5,454,533 17,963,211
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French, Sango Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +235
Time zones 1 1