The Government of Chad has lifted all remaining restrictions related to COVID-19 effective July 3, 2023.

Citizens of the some countries can visit Chad without a visa for up to 90 days.

Requirements:

• Can remain without a visa for 90 days.
• Must have a round trip ticket.
• A passport valid for six months and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure must be presented.
• Must provide proof of hotel stay, as well as an international vaccination certificate.

Visa on arrival in Chad

Foreigners need a letter of permission to obtain a visa to Chad. Only citizens of Benin can obtain a Chad visa on arrival without a letter of authorization. Citizens of the remaining countries are required to obtain an NOC (No Objection Certificate) for Chad before departure.

Necessary documents

1. Passport

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return date.
• It must also have at least two blank pages.

2. Photo

3. A copy of the identity card

4. Airline ticket

5. Vaccination certificate

6. Proof of residence

• Valid reservation/hotel/accommodation reservation with full address (name, street, city, postal code, contact information, reservation number)
• If you live in a private house, provide a copy of the owner's residence card (front and back) and fill in the address in the form.

7. Entry permit letter issued by Chadian authorities

Visa fee on arrival in Chad

The cost of a Chad visa on arrival is 85-250 US dollars .

Tourist visa

There is only one way to obtain a visa to Chad. You need to make an appointment at the nearest embassy or diplomatic mission of Chad.

You will need to fill in the Chad visa application form, which can be obtained from the embassy or diplomatic mission.

Gather all the necessary documents, pay the visa fee, and then submit the documents and applications to the embassy or diplomatic mission. Some offices require you to file in person, while others allow filing by mail.

Necessary documents

When you apply for a visa to Chad, you will need the following documents to support your application:

• Two copies of the application form 
• Two passport size photos of you with your name on the back
• Your passport, which must be valid for at least another six months from the date of entry and have at least two blank pages for stamps and visas
• Two certified photocopies of the personal data page of your passport
• A residence permit or other proof of legal residence if you are not a citizen of the country from which you are applying
• Proof of return or direct travel ticket
• Proof of residence in Chad, such as proof of hotel reservation
• Proof of visa fee payment
• If you are applying by post, an addressed and prepaid envelope for the return of your passport and documents.

If you are traveling to Chad with a minor child, you should pay attention to the additional documents that will be required for each child. This includes:

• A visa application form and a certified copy of the birth certificate must be completed for each child.
• If the child is traveling with only one parent, a letter of consent or an affidavit from the other parent is required for the trip.
• If the child is traveling alone, a letter of consent is required

Upon arrival in Chad, a registration stamp must be obtained from the National Police within 72 hours of arrival. Take two additional passport size photos for registration.

Time to issue a tourist visa to Chad

The average time for issuing a tourist visa to Chad is 3-7 working days. It depends on the country you are applying for a visa.

The cost of a tourist visa to Chad

A tourist visa to Chad costs 85-250 US dollars. Fees may vary depending on your nationality or country of submission.

Validity of Chad visas:

• One-entry visa – 1 month
• Multiple-entry visa – 3 months