Chad:Visa Requirements

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Chad: Visa Requirements

Visa requirements may change. Always verify the latest information through official government sources.

Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • A passenger benefiting from visa-free entry must present a valid passport or an accepted valid travel document at border control.
  • The current minimum validity period and number of blank pages required for the passport have not been specified on the current central portal for all passengers entering visa-free. It has not been definitively stated in the central official source.
  • A valid vaccination certificate showing yellow fever vaccination must be carried upon arrival in Chad. The document may be inspected by immigration officers during entry control.
  • A detailed central checklist applicable to all passengers regarding the maximum permitted duration of stay on visa-free entry, extension right, return ticket, accommodation proof, financial means document, and travel health insurance has not been published. It has not been definitively stated in the central official source.

E-Visa Application Requirements

  • Regular visa applications must be made online through the official e-visa platform. The application process consists of entering an email address, verifying the email address, providing the travel document number and expiry date, filling out the application form, uploading supporting documents, making payment, and tracking the application.
  • The applicant must upload the biographical information page of their valid passport in color. The passport image must be prepared in JPEG or PDF format and all information on it must be clearly legible. For some visa types, all pages of the passport may be requested. This requirement is indicated in the document list generated by the system according to the selected visa type.
  • The current minimum validity period and number of blank pages required for the passport have not been definitively specified in the public section of the e-visa portal. It has not been definitively stated in the central official source.
  • Depending on the application type, a recent, color photograph meeting visa photo requirements may be uploaded. The photo is accepted in JPEG or PDF format. A detailed central standard applicable to everyone regarding the photo size, background color, maximum file size, and date taken has not been published. It has not been definitively stated in the central official source.
  • Photo and passport files must be prepared in JPEG or PDF format; invitation letters, tickets, and other official documents must be prepared in PDF format. Texts, signatures, seals, legalization records, and identification numbers on uploaded documents must be fully and clearly legible.
  • The requested documents vary depending on the visa type, purpose of travel, nature of the inviting person or organization, and the applicant's situation. The system may generate a personalized document list according to the selected application category. Possible supporting documents published by the portal include an onward, return, or onward travel ticket, other proof of transportation, hotel reservation, accommodation document, legalized invitation letter, proof of financial means or income, and bank statement.
  • For applications made for employment or professional activity purposes, an employment contract, proof of profession, assignment order, and the company's administrative documents may be requested. For business applications, the inviting organization's administrative and tax documents may be requested.
  • For applications related to a non-governmental organization, the agreement between the organization and the State of Chad and the administrative documents of the receiving organization may be requested. Persons with foreign status in the country of application may be asked for a residence card or legal residence document from that country.
  • The invitation letter must be prepared by a person or organization and, if necessary, legalized. The content of the invitation, identity documents of the inviting person, financial documents of the sponsor, and details regarding the party covering expenses vary depending on the visa type. A single centralized invitation or sponsorship checklist applicable to every application has not been published.
  • Financial means may be demonstrated by a bank statement, income proof, or another financial document. The number of months the bank statement must cover and the minimum balance required have not been definitively stated in the central official source.
  • A universal central list consisting of a birth certificate, parent identification, and parental consent for minor applicants has not been published. The personalized document list generated in the system according to the child's situation should be followed.
  • A general centralized requirement regarding travel health insurance being mandatory or needing to carry a specific minimum coverage amount has not been published. It has not been definitively stated in the central official source.
  • A single rule applicable to all visa types regarding translation, notarization, legalization, or apostille of application documents has not been published. In categories where a legalized invitation letter is required, the document must carry the necessary approvals.
  • The applicant must carry the yellow fever vaccination certificate with them during travel. The document is checked by immigration officers upon arrival in Chad.
  • According to the current circular, the application can be made up to 60 days before the planned entry date. It is recommended that the application be completed at least seven days before the entry date.
  • The official processing time for standard e-visa applications is 10 business days. The stated time for express applications is 72 hours. The processing time may be extended if additional verification is carried out or there is a high volume of applications.
  • After the e-visa is issued, the information in the application cannot be changed. Therefore, the form must be carefully checked before submission and payment.
  • Paid application fees are non-refundable. Current fee amounts are determined according to the visa category and are displayed within the application system. The exact amount of the application fee and the accepted payment methods have not been published in detail on the public central page. It has not been definitively stated in the central official source.
  • The current circular mentions 15-day and 30-day visas and states that these visas can be extended only once. The validity periods, permitted durations of stay, and single or multiple entry conditions of other categories are determined according to the visa type selected during application. A detailed current table covering all categories is not available on the public central page.
  • If the visa expires while staying in Chad, an application for extension must be made to the Directorate of Migration and Immigration.
  • Whether a printed copy of the e-visa is mandatory and whether travel with only a digital copy is permitted have not been definitively stated in the public central instructions.
  • A centralized requirement regarding fingerprinting, routine biometric data registration, or mandatory interview applicable to all applicants has not been published. Additional documents or information may be requested for files requiring further verification.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • Diplomatic and courtesy visas are excluded from the e-visa platform. These applications are under the direct responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chad or an authorized Chadian diplomatic mission.
  • The exact procedure and document list to be used for the application are determined by the responsible diplomatic mission. A detailed and universal document checklist for these two categories has not been published in the current 2026 central announcement.
  • The authorized mission may request a valid diplomatic or service passport, a completed visa application form, identity photographs, and a note verbale issued by the foreign ministry of the sending state.
  • The photo size, number of blank pages in the passport, application fee, payment method, current processing time, visa validity, and permitted duration of stay have not been definitively stated in the central official source. This information should be obtained currently from the mission where the application will be made.

Transit Visa Requirements

  • Chad's visa regime includes non-stop transit and transit categories allowing a stopover in Chad. A stopover transit visa may cover a maximum of 15 days of transit stay.
  • Transit visa applications must also be made through the official e-visa platform, along with regular visa categories. The applicant must upload the biographical information page of their valid passport, the travel itinerary, and an airline ticket or other proof of transportation showing the journey after Chad.
  • If a visa or another permit is required for entry to the final destination country, the submission of this document may be requested. The exact document list is generated by the e-visa system according to the transit type and the nature of the journey.
  • Application documents must be legible; passport and photo must be uploaded in JPEG or PDF, and tickets and other official documents in PDF format.
  • The yellow fever vaccination certificate must be carried during travel and presented to immigration officers upon arrival in Chad.
  • For transit by vehicle, a valid international insurance certificate for the vehicle and persons, travel plan, customs transit document, and documents regarding the entry point to be used in Chad may be requested. The personalized checklist generated in the current e-visa system should be followed.
  • The current fee for the transit visa, accepted payment method, single or multiple entry requirement, and detailed rules applicable to non-stop international airport transit have not been definitively stated on the public central page.
  • A general processing time of 10 business days for standard transit e-visa applications and a processing time of 72 hours for express applications may apply. The time may be extended for applications requiring additional review.
Population
21,560,380(2026 est.)
Official language
Arabic, French
Government type
Presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
N'Djamena
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Area
1,284,000 km²
Phone code
+235

Chad: Key Destinations

N'Djamena is the capital and primary gateway, served by N'Djamena International Airport. Other key cities include Moundou and Sarh in the south, and Abeche in the east.

Chad boasts rich cultural diversity with over 120 ethnic groups, alongside natural attractions such as Lake Chad and Zakouma National Park. The park is renowned for its elephant herds and birdlife, while the country's developing oil and agriculture sectors offer business opportunities.

Travelers typically start in N'Djamena and then take domestic flights or roads to explore the south or east. Overland routes connect to Cameroon, Niger, and Sudan, though road conditions vary significantly.