Chad Travel Guide

Chad — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

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

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

Passport Notes

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

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 Important Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Ordinary visa (includes visas issued for business or tourist purposes): €100 (single-entry; one month); €100 (multiple-entry; three month).

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Important Addresses for details. In countries with no Chadian representation, French consulates may deal with applications.

Working Days Required

Three.

Travel Warnings

Visitors are advised against all but essential travel to the capital, N'Djamena, and against all travel to the rest of Chad.

There were clashes between the Chadian army and armed rebels in May 2009, around the Am-Dam and Goz Beida area in eastern Chad. Ongoing rebel attacks cannot be ruled out, particularly in eastern Chad, though decrease in likelihood during the rainy season (July-October).

Fighting previously broke out in February 2008 between rebel forces who entered N'Djamena, and Government troops; a number of foreign nationals were evacuated from Chad as a result. Further rebel attacks occurred in June 2008, but were confined to eastern Chad, around the Biltine and Am Zoer areas, and did not reach N'Djamena. The political and security situation remains uncertain, and could change rapidly. You should remain abreast of political developments.

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.

Further rebel attacks, especially in eastern Chad, cannot be ruled out. There has been recent media reporting of violence in the Dar Tama region, around the town of Guereda. On 16 October 2007, the Government of Chad declared a state of emergency for 12 days in the Borkou, Ennedi Tibesti, Ouaddai and Wadi Fira regions in the north and the east of Chad following reports of inter-ethnic violence in the east resulting in 20 deaths on 15 October 2007.

On 18 September 2007, there were media reports of violence near Adre, along the border with Sudan. Further rebel and army clashes 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 borders with Sudan, Libya and the CAR are subject to closure at little or no notice. The area bordering Libya remains heavily land-mined.

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