Singapore visa requirements for Chadians
Travel and visa requirements
Singaporean Visa is not required for Chadians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- For the Chad passport holders travelling to Singapore, visa application and authorisation are not required prior to entry into the country for a stay up to 30 days.
- Citizens of Chad should provide a passport valid for the duration of stay in the country.
- The passport of citizens should have at least two blank pages for entry stamps.
- Visitors are expected to provide a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
- Travellers must have confirmed onward or return ticket and enough money to cover the expenses of their visit to Singapore.
- A computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency is also needed.
- Travellers aged 18 years old or more are allowed the free import of no more than one litre of beer, spirits and wine.
- The import of meat and its products into Singapore is prohibited.
- Free export of a moderate amount of tobacco products and alcoholic drinks.
- Importing and exporting of explosives or firearms is forbidden except if the traveller has a permit from the Director-General of Civil Aviation Authority, Singapore.
- Any tobacco products and chewing-gum must be declared on arrival.
- The trading of banned drugs is a serious crime in Singapore and the penalty for such crime is death.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- There are no restrictions on importing local currency (Singapore Dollar-SGD) and foreign currencies but visitors are allowed to possess up to 30,000 SDG (Singapore Dollar-SGD) at departure.
- Singapore uses the Standard Time zone( GMT+8) hence, Singapore is 7 hours ahead of Chad.
- Most Singaporeans are bilingual and English serves as the nation's lingua franca while Malay is the national language.
- Singapore has the highest religious diversity in any country, encouraging the right of citizens to choose any religious affiliation.
- Due to urbanisation, Singapore has lost over 95% of its historical forests. Only about 5% of its flora and fauna can be found in its natural reserves such as the Bukit Timah Natural Reserve and the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve which comprise only 0.25% of Singapore's land area.
- Singapore has a tropical rain forest climate with no distinctive seasons, uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity, and abundant rainfall.
- The government provides numerous assistance programmes to the homeless and needy through the Ministry of Social and Family Development, so acute poverty is rare.
- In 2015, Lonely Planet and The New York Times listed Singapore as their top and 6th best world destination to visit respectively.
- As Singapore is a small island with a high population density, the number of private cars on the road is restricted to curb pollution and congestion.
- Singaporean residents also travel by e-scooters, bicycles, buses, taxis and trains.
- Taxis are a popular form of public transport as the fares are relatively cheap compared to many other developed countries.
- Singapore is a major international transport hub in Asia, serving some of the busiest sea and air trade routes.
- Access to water is universal, affordable, efficient and of high quality.
- Buddhism is the most widely practised religion in Singapore, with 33% of the resident population. The next-most practised religion is Christianity followed by Islam, Taoism and Hinduism 17% of the population did not have a religious affiliation.
- Racial and religious harmony is regarded by Singaporeans as a crucial part of Singapore's success and played a part in building a Singaporean identity.
- Singapore's diversity of cuisine is touted as a reason to visit the country, one of the best locations when it comes to a combination of convenience, variety, quality and price.
- Hainanese Chicken rice based on the Hainanese dish, Wenchang chicken is considered Singapore's national dish.
- Water sports are some of the most popular in Singapore.
- The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Singapore is 12 hours, 44 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Singapore?
Generally, Singapore is very safe to visit. It is probably the safest country in Asia to travel to but it has its dangers. Be careful to keep your valuables closely by your side since the most common type of crime is petty theft.
Is Singapore expensive to visit?
The Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer by Post Office suggests that Singapore is the most expensive holiday destination worldwide, while in Asia, Tokyo is the cheapest.
Can I extend my stay in Singapore?
To extend your stay in Singapore you will have to submit an application online using the e-Service provided you have fulfilled the conditions that your stay will not more than 89 days from the date of entry into Singapore and that your visit pass has a remaining validity of at least three days, excluding weekends and public holidays.