Chad

Travel Tips

Travel outside the capital requires 4 wheel drive, but road travel is not safe and often restricted by the government
Bottled water recommended, milk is unpasteurised
Medical facilities are very limited. It is advisable to carry basic medical supplies
In the Muslim areas, dress should be conservative and respect to religious customs should be shown
Check the local political situation before finalising travel plans
Credit cards may be accepted at major hotels, but do not have a wide use in Chad

Last updated 29 September 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

157 Banket Street, Cnr Dely Road & Club Avenue, Waterkloof, Pretoria
Telephone: 087 898 0032
E-mail: ambpretoria1122@gmail.com
Website: www.chadembassy.co.za

Public Holidays

January: 1
March: 8 - 9, 20
April: 6
May: 1, 27
August: 11, 26
November: 1, 28
December: 1, 25

Visa Requirements

Application form fully completed
Employment letter from employer (on the Company letterhead)
An invitation letter from Chad
An Introductory letter presenting yourself (Full names, Nationality, Physical address in South Africa, Work address in South Africa) and indicating the purpose of your visit and the duration of your stay in Chad
Proof of accommodation or hotel from Chad
2 passport size photos ( colour, recent )
Passport (Valid for 6 months)
Copy of passport
Copy of return ticket or confirmed flight booking
Copy of Yellow Fever Certificate
Proof of means of subsistence
Compulsory Covid-19 vaccine certificate or a rapid Covid-19 test with a negative result on application
Compulsory Covid-19 PCR test with Negative result OR a vaccination booklet with complete vaccine (Fully vaccinated with all doses received). Either of these is to be presented upon arrival in Chad

Application form fully completed
Employment letter from employer (on the Company letterhead)
Proof of accommodation or hotel from Chad
An invitation letter from Chad
2 passport-size photos ( colour, recent )
Passport (Valid for six (06) months)
Copy of passport
Copy of return ticket or confirmed flight booking
Copy of Yellow Fever Certificate
Proof of means of subsistence
Compulsory Covid-19 vaccine certificate or a rapid Covid-19 test with a negative result on application
Compulsory Covid-19 PCR test with Negative result OR a vaccination booklet with complete vaccine (Fully vaccinated with all doses received). Either of these is to be presented upon arrival in Chad

Visa Processing Time

Normal: 5 working days, excluding Fridays
Urgent: 2 working days, excluding Fridays

Visa Cost

Tourist / Business Visa: R1400
Urgent Processing: R1600

Visa Forms

Health / Vaccinations

South African Representative Abroad

Quartier Mardjan Daffac,1124 Rue 3035, Ave Gaourang, N’Djaména, Chad
Telephone: + 235 66 43 08 68/69