Chad visa requirements for Angolans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Angolans visiting Chad

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Chadian Visa.

  • Chad visa application form should be completely filled and signed by the applicant.
  • Original, signed Angolan passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity. 
  • Passport must have 2 side-by-side blank pages for the Chad visa stamp.
  • 3 recent passport photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. 
  • Copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip bearing applicant's name is required.
  • Bank statement which covers the last 3 months prior to the period of visa application.
  • Travel/medical insurance for the entire duration of stay in Chad.
  • The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the required period of stay in Chad
  • Copy of return flight ticket.

Chad Visa for Angolans

Facts about Chad

Tourism in Chad is not a major industry but the country still attracts a number of tourists each year. Visitors in Chad are usually excited by the hunting capabilities in the country. Zakouma National Park is also a great destination for tourists. The park is the oldest national park in the country and it houses lions, elephants and a host of other animals.

The country is named after the ‘Lake Chad’ which is the largest wetland in Chad and the second largest in Africa. French and Arabic are the most popular languages in the country. The country has over 200 ethnic groups. Crude oil became the country’s primary source of exporting income in 2003, usurping the cotton industry.

Homosexuality is seriously frowned at in Chad. People caught in this act will serve prison sentence ranging from 3 months to 2 years and incur a fine of between 50,000 and 500,000 CFA. Foreigners should ensure they are in possession of a valid means of identification at all times.

Types of Chad Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 2 to 7 business days 30 days
Tourist visa 2 to 7 business days 30 days

General Requirements for Chad Visa

  • Chad visa application form should be completely filled and signed by the applicant.
  • Original, signed Angolan passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity. 
  • Passport must have 2 side-by-side blank pages for the Chad visa stamp.
  • 3 recent passport photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. 
  • Copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip bearing applicant's name is required.
  • Bank statement which covers the last 3 months prior to the period of visa application.
  • Travel/medical insurance for the entire duration of stay in Chad.
  • The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the required period of stay in Chad
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
Chad Business visa Chad Tourist visa

Chad Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A tourist visa is issued to foreigners travelling to Chad for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
  • Completely filled and signed visa application form.
  • Signed original Angola passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond stay in Chad.
  • The passport must have 2 blank pages for the Chad visa stamp.
  • 3 recent passport photos taken against a white background within the last 6 months is required.
  • Copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip.
  • Angolans who have been invited to the country by their friends or relatives are eligible to apply for this visa type.
  • A letter of invitation from the host in Chad is required. The host could either be a family member, friend or tour company in Chad.
  • The letter must explain the relationship with the applicant,  purpose and duration of visit to Chad
  • Tourists are free to attend festivals and other events of taking place in Chad.
  • This visa does not allow its holders to take up employment during their time in the country.
  • Non-Angolans are required to have a copy of their Angola residency permit.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

Chad Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A business visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of negotiation and signing of business contracts, involving in trade fairs, attending business conferences, and business seminars, creating new business relationships and developing already existing ones in Chad.
  • If there have been previous trade relations between both companies, proof of this is required.
  • Documents that show that the applicant has the incentive of returning to their home country should be provided.
  • A copy of the applicant's Angola residence permit is required if the applicant is not a citizen of Angola.
  • A business letter from either the sending company in Angola or sponsoring company in Chad. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery and addressed to the Embassy of Chad.
  • The letter should briefly introduce the applicant by specifying employment status/position held in the company by the applicant, the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.), the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Chad.
  • The business letter must state if the host in Chat will be financially responsible for the applicant during the duration of the required stay in Chad.
  • A letter from the applicant’s employer in Angola is required. The letter must state the job position, salary level, and length of the applicant’s employment.
  • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.

Chad Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

150.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

150.00 (USD)

Chad Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Angola

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There is no Embassy of Chad in Angola. Applicant can apply at the Embassy of Chad in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dominating religion in Chad?
Muslims are largely concentrated in northern and eastern Chad, and animists and Christians live primarily in southern Chad and Guéra.
What is the Official Language of Chad?
Chad has two official languages, French and Modern Standard Arabic, and over 120 indigenous languages. A vernacular version of Arabic, Chadian Arabic, is the lingua franca. Between 40% and 60% of the population speaks Chadian Arabic, which is also considered the language of business in Chad. French is spoken by just over 1.6 million individuals and is concentrated in the capital of N'Djamena. Modern Standard Arabic is spoken by only around 615,000 people throughout the country.
What are the emergency numbers in Chad?
The following are the numbers to call in case of emergencies in Chad
Police-18, Medical (Ambulance)- 2251-1237, Medical (Emergency)- 2251-4242 and Fire- 18.