Chad Travel Visa
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All About the Visa for Chad
Are you drawn to Chad’s magnificent desert landscapes and thrilling wildlife? On this page, we tell you everything you need to know about the entry policies to this African country, so you can start turning your dream into reality.
First of all, there are 15 countries who can travel to Chad visa-free for tourism. These countries are mostly neighbouring African countries such as Cameroon, Nigeria, and Rwanda. Moreover, Benin is the only country that is eligible to obtain a Visa on Arrival.
Meanwhile, most countries worldwide must get a standard embassy visa to gain entry into Chad; this includes the United States, Canada and all of Europe. The Chad embassies and consulates can issue tourists with either a Single Entry or Multiple Entry document valid between 1 and 6 months.
Although Chad does not currently offer an eVisa, in 2019 they announced plans to introduce a new electronic system, so watch this space!
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What Is the Difference Between a Chad Visa Waiver vs a Visa for Chad?
The nationalities who can visit Chad without needing to get any kind of travel document can stay for up to 90 days in the country. Nationalities that fall under this category can enter with just their passport (in some cases, other forms of ID are also accepted).
It’s important to remember that this exemption is only valid for those travelling for tourism or to visit friends and family, so if you are travelling to study or work in Chad, you must obtain the relevant permits.
On the other hand, those who aren’t exempt will need to get a visa from an embassy or consulate. The visa can be Single Entry or Multiple Entry, and it can be valid between 30 days and 6 months, depending on your travel plans.
The document will be stamped into your passport, and you will need to show it to the border officials when you arrive in the country to gain entry. Read on to find out how to get this document.
Chad Visa Application Process
Getting an embassy visa can be a complicated procedure, but if you follow each step carefully, you will be on your way to Zakouma National Park in no time at all!
Here is what you must do to obtain your travel document:
- Locate your nearest Chad diplomatic mission, which could be an embassy or consulate.
- Make an appointment at the organisation (or verify whether they accept drop-in visits, if you prefer).
- Gather all the forms and documents you need (see section below).
- Go to your appointment and submit your application.
- Wait for your document to be approved.
- Go to collect your passport with your travel permit stamped inside.
Now that you know what to expect ahead of the process, you can dive right in by locating your nearest diplomatic mission using the list below.
Africa
Algeria – Algiers
Benin – Cotonou
Burkina Faso – Ouagadougou
Cameroon – Yaoundé, Douala, Garoua
Central African Republic – Bangui
Congo – Brazzaville, Kinshasa
Egypt – Cairo
Equatorial Guinea – Malabo
Ethiopia – Addis Ababa
Gabon – Libreville
Ivory Coast – Abidjan
Libya – Tripoli
Mali – Bamako
Morocco – Rabat
Niger – Niamey
Nigeria – Abuja, Maiduguri
South Africa – Pretoria
Sudan – Khartoum, Geneina
Americas
Canada – Ottawa
United States – Washington, D.C.
Asia
China – Beijing
India – New Delhi
Kuwait – Kuwait City
Qatar – Doha
Saudi Arabia – Riyadh, Jeddah
Turkey – Ankara
United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Europe
Belgium – Brussels
France – Paris
Germany – Berlin
Russia – Moscow
Switzerland – Geneva
Police registration
You may be asked to register at the Commissariat Central (police headquarters) within 72 hours of arrival if it is the first time you are visiting Chad. In this case, you will need to bring your passport and a passport photo with you.
Chad Visa Requirements and Eligibility
If you are thinking of visiting Chad, the very first thing you should do is find out which policies apply to your nationality. This section is all about which nationalities must get a visa and which do not.
List of Visa-Exempt Countries:
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Republic of the Congo
Côte d’Ivoire
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
Togo
United Arab Emirates
In addition, those with diplomatic passports from the following countries may also visit visa-free:
Benin
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Liberia
Libya
Mali
Morocco
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sudan
Tunisia
Turkey
List of Countries That Require a Visa for Chad:
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Canada
Cape Verde
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros Islands
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Monaco
Morocco
Montenegro
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Nicaragua
New Zealand
Nicaragua
North Korea
North Macedonia
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau Islands
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
What’s more, Benin is the only country that is eligible for a Visa on Arrival.
Chad Visa Application Form and Documents
Is it time to apply for your travel document? Missing any of the required forms or documents may cause delays in the process or even for your permit to be denied. To avoid this happening, use the list below to tick off all the requirements, before submitting your application.
Document checklist:
- A passport with a minimum 6 months validity remaining, as well as at least 2 blank pages.
- 3 colour passport photos, with a white background.
- 3 duly completed and signed application forms.
- Return flight tickets.
- Proof of accommodation bookings for your trip.
Some embassies may ask for just 1 or 2 photos and copies of the application form, but the maximum you will be asked for is 3 copies.
Application Form
The form you must submit is a simple 1-page document asking for your personal details and some basic information regarding your trip. More specifically, this is the information you must provide:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Current nationality
- Address
- Marital status
- Number of children
- Passport number
- Passport Issue date
- Passport expiry date
- Occupation
- Employer’s name
- Purpose of your trip
- Address while in the country (this can be the address of your hotel)
- Duration of stay
- Departure date
- Have you visited before
Don’t forget to date and sign the document at the bottom.
Chad Visa Status Check
Once your application is being processed, it is just a matter of sitting back and relaxing. The embassy will notify you when your document is ready, and you can go to collect it.
If more than 2 weeks have gone by, and you haven’t received any news, you can contact the embassy directly to find out the status of your application. They should be able to tell you whether it was approved, rejected or is still pending. You will find the contact details of the embassy on their website, or make a note of them at the time of submitting your application.
How Much Does a Chad Visa Cost?
The cost of a travel document varies from country to country, so to find out the exact costs that you will incur, you should contact your nearest Chad embassy or visit their website. In the meantime, we have gathered the rates for those applying from the US or Europe, to give you a general idea of costs.
USA rates:
- Single-Entry 30 days: 150 USD
- Multiple-Entry 3 months: 200 USD
- Multiple-Entry 6 months: 250 USD
European rates:
- Single-Entry 30 days: 70 EUR
- Multiple-Entry 3 months: 100 EUR
Don’t forget that additional charges may apply if you are using an agency to help you process your application.
More Chad Visa Questions and Information
There you have it! Everything you need to know about the entry policies to this fascinating African country all in one place. As if this were not enough, we have collected our most frequently asked questions below.
