Travelling from Chad

Services for travellers from Chad

Use Chad as your default country for French-language documents, regional travel and appointment routing.

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Warning Online filing mandatory. All new ordinary visa applications must be submitted through evisa.td under the 2026 notice.

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Services and information for Chad

Use these country services before choosing a destination or starting an application.

  • Visit visas from Chad

    Visa-required travellers must submit online through evisa.td. Exempt-country checks are available on the portal.

    Available 231 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Study abroad from Chad

    Study routes use the eVisa platform unless exempt. Prepare school, invitation or supporting evidence if requested.

    Limited 126 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Work and immigration from Chad

    Work, NGO and mission routes need purpose evidence such as contract, invitation, organisation documents or mission order.

    Limited 388 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Documents for travellers from Chad

    Portal prompts include passport bio page, tickets, funds, hotel booking or accommodation certificate, invitation and photo.

    Available 1359 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Fees and processing times from Chad

    Apply at least 7 days before travel and not more than 90 days before entry. Tariff rules were updated in 2026.

    Available 1359 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Guidance and support from Chad

    Use evisa.td contact details first. Diplomatic and courtesy visas remain with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    Available 1359 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Apply and track from Chad

    Apply, pay and track through evisa.td.

    Available 1359 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Chad to France

    Chad to France is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Chad to Cameroon

    Chad to Cameroon is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist and Transit

  • Chad to Nigeria

    Chad to Nigeria is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Chad to United Arab Emirates

    Chad to United Arab Emirates is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Chad to Saudi Arabia

    Chad to Saudi Arabia is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Chad to United Kingdom

    0 published policies

Document and evidence guidance

Passport from Chad

Most routes need a passport with spare pages and validity beyond the planned stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Bank statements and funds from Chad

Use recent statements that show account holder name, dates, balances and regular activity.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Visa photos from Chad

Follow the destination country's photo size, background and biometric rules.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Accommodation and invitation from Chad

Hotel bookings, host invitations or address evidence should cover the intended stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Police clearance and civil documents from Chad

Long-stay, study, work and family routes may need police, birth, marriage or translated records.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Country-specific document notes for Chad

Prepare a colour passport bio-page scan and a recent colour visa photo. Carry yellow fever evidence for arrival checks. For work, NGO or mission travel, prepare contracts, organisation documents or mission orders.

Accepted formats: Follow the official source for each route. Use certified translation or notarisation when the destination asks for it.

Common issues: Missing source documents, unclear translations, expired records and unsupported fee evidence can delay applications.

Guidance and support for Chad

  • Start with your default country

    Keep Chad as your default country to see local document, payment and support guidance. Checking another destination should not change that default.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Visit visas

    Visa-required travellers must submit online through evisa.td. Exempt-country checks are available on the portal.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Study abroad

    Study routes use the eVisa platform unless exempt. Prepare school, invitation or supporting evidence if requested.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Use official routes first

    Visa rules can change with little notice. Check the destination government, embassy or official visa-centre page before booking travel.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Prepare evidence early

    Bank statements, employment letters, student documents, sponsor evidence and civil records often take longer than the form itself.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Work and immigration

    Work, NGO and mission routes need purpose evidence such as contract, invitation, organisation documents or mission order.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

Official resources and support

  • Chad eVisa

    Official Chad eVisa application and tracking platform.

    Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Chad eVisa new tariff notice

    Official notice on mandatory online filing, tariff categories and transition dates.

    Payment · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Chad Embassy USA services

    Official embassy services page.

    Embassy · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • US Embassy Chad visas

    Official US visa guidance for applicants in Chad.

    Embassy · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • US civil documents: Chad

    Official reference for Chad police certificates and civil documents.

    Guidance · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

Coverage and freshness

Published policies
1359
Countries covered
194
Categories
Tourist (231), Student (126), Work / Immigration (388), Transit (112), Business (201), Medical (100), Diplomatic (102), and Journalist (99)
Fees and processing
1342 fees, 1281 processing timelines
Last reviewed
June 25, 2026