Chad Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	Yes	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes
USA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other EU	Yes	Yes	Yes

Passport Note
Single parents or adults traveling alone with children should be aware that documentary evidence of parental responsibility may be requested.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except those continuing their journey within 48 hours by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding tickets with reserved seats and valid travel documents. All visitors must register at the Sûreté (immigration department) within 72 hours of arrival; two passport photographs are also required.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Ordinary visa (includes visas issued for business or tourist purposes): US$100 (single-entry; one month); US150 (three month; multiple-entry), US$200 (six motnh; multiple-entry).

Validity
One month.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see General Info for details. In countries with no Chadian representation, French consulates may deal with applications.

Working Days Required
Three.

Warning
Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to N’djamena and against all travel to the rest of Chad. On 13 November 2006, the government of Chad issued a state of emergency in a number of eastern regions of Chad and the capital, N’Djamena. The state of emergency also reinstated censorship of the independent media and forbade radio coverage of issues ’affecting public order’.

Those already in eastern Chad, or in the area bordering Sudan/the Central African Republic (CAR) should consider whether their presence is essential; if not, consider leaving. There has been heavy fighting in this area. 

Further rebel attacks, especially in eastern Chad, cannot be ruled out. Those deciding to remain in eastern Chad or the areas near the borders with Sudan/the CAR, against this advice, should keep a low profile, seek local advice and continue to monitor travel advice.

The overall political and security situation is uncertain, and could change rapidly. Those who do travel to Chad are advised to keep abreast of events through the local media.

Travelers should carry identification at all times (either a residence permit or a certified passport copy). Failure to produce such identification can lead to detention by the police.

The borders with Sudan, Libya and the CAR are subject to closure at little or no notice.

More than 900 cases of Cholera have been reported in Chad since April 2006, more than 200 of these in the capital N’Djamena. 

Travelers should also be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	Yes	1
Cholera	Yes	2
Typhoid and Polio	3	N/A
Malaria	4	N/A

Health Care
Medical facilities are poor, particularly in the north, and health insurance (to include emergency repatriation) is essential.

Note
1
A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers over one year of age.

2
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Chad. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.

3
Immunizations or boosters for typhoid and polio are recommended.

4
Risk of malaria (and of other insect-borne diseases) exists all year throughout the country. The malignant falciparum form is prevalent. Resistance to chloroquine is reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.



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