Visa Free Countries for Chadians

Central African Republic has a population of about 5,043,280 people. It is abundantly rich in natural resources, and is known for its biodiversity. In...

• Chad citizens travelling to the Central African Republic with the intention to stay for 90 days or less do not require a visa.
• Visitors are required to possess a valid passport for six months with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
• Passport of Chadians should be valid for six months beyond your departure date from the Central African Republic.
• Chad citizens are required to possess passports with at least one blank page available for visa stamp(s). 
• Amendment pages on the back of the passport are not suitable for the Central African Republic visa stamps.
• All visitors departing from the Central African Republic on international flights are required to pay A stamp tax.
• Chad citizens are required to possess a copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from the Central African Republic. 
• Central African Republic uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, there is no time difference between Chad and the Central African Republic.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to the Central African Republic is 1 hour, 34 minutes.
• The baggage of visitors are cleared at the N'Djamena International Airport, which is the only airport of Central African Republic.
• Dogs and cats of visitors entering the Central African Republic must be accompanied by Veterinary Certificate.
• The country is noted for its population of forest elephants and western lowland gorillas.
• The Central African Republic's two official languages are French and Sango also spelt Sangho, a creole developed as an inter-ethnic lingua franca based on the local Ngbandi language.
• Over 80% of CAR citizens profess the Christian faith, about 15% of the citizens profess Islamic faith and the rest profess other faiths with over 3% professing traditional faiths.
• CAR is one of the few African countries to have an African language as their official language with about 1% of its population speaking a few foreign languages.
• The Central African Republic primarily uses hydroelectricity as there are few other resources for energy and power.
• The climate is tropical, with abundant rainfall of about 178 cm (70 in) annually in the south, decreasing to about 86 cm (30 in) in the extreme northeast.
• The rainy season in the country is from December to March and a long, hot, dry season is from April to November. Floods are common.
• The Central African Republic has 5 prominent national parks which are Dzanga-Ndoki National Park, Manovo Gounda (St. Floris) National Park, Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and Biosphere Reserve, Andre Felix National Park, Mbaéré Bodingué National Park.
• The famous Big 5 animals in Africa- African Elephant, African Rhino, African Buffalo, African Lion, and African Leopard among others are found in the aforementioned parks.
• Two-thirds of the country is within the Ubangi River basin, which flows into the Congo, while the remaining third is in the basin of the Chari, which flows into Lake Chad.
• Basketball is the country’s most popular sport. Its national team won the African Championship twice and was the first Sub-Saharan African team to qualify for the Basketball World Cup.

Cameroon is a country of over 23,130,000 people known for its varied terrain, impeccable showing of wildlife and for its famous Makosa music and dance...

• Chad citizens can travel to Cameroon without applying for a visa if they intend to stay for a maximum duration of 90 days.
• Passports of citizens must have a minimum of six months of validity remaining upon entry into the country.
• Citizens of Chad are required to provide on the blank page of their passports for entry stamps upon entry.
• Chad citizens must present a Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination upon entering into Cameroon.
• Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a certificate of vaccination against Rabies as well as a certificate of good health issued by a veterinary authority less than 48 hours before departure. 
• Travellers arriving with pets may be subject to a tax of 5,000 (CFA Franc-XAF) per pet.
• All visitors are required to pay an airport tax of 10,000 (CFA Franc-XAF) upon departure from the airport.
• Visitors are not restricted to carry any amount of currencies upon entry but visitors are required to make a declaration when they are exiting of 3,000,000 (CFA Franc-XAF) or more.
• Visitors are also expected to provide a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
• Citizens of Chad must provide confirmed proof of accommodations for the duration of your trip through hotel reservation receipts, invitation letter of host or acceptance letter for internship.
• Visitors present evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Cameroon through a most recent bank statement.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Yaounde, Cameroon is 1 hour, 44 minutes.
• Cameroon is on the West Africa Standard Time zone in Cameroon (GMT+1) which means that there is no time difference between Chad and Cameroon.
• The official languages of Cameroon are French and English, the languages of former colonial French Cameroons and British Cameroons. Although French is by far the most understood language (more than 80%).
• The religious population of Cameroon consists of 70% Christians and 20% Muslims.
• The country is well known for its native styles of music, particularly Makossa and Bikutsi, and for its successful national football team.
• Tourist literature describes Cameroon as "Africa in miniature" because it exhibits all major climates and vegetation of the continent: coast, desert, mountains, rainforest, and savanna.
• Transportation in Cameroon is mainly characterised by bus services, rail systems followed lesser by aeroplanes and seaports.
• Thermal springs can be found throughout Cameroon and are found mostly in Ngaoundéré, Mt Cameroon and Manengoumba area, Lake Moundou.
• The Sanaga River is the longest in Cameroon and is known to be not navigable.
• Some of the most fertile land in the world can be found in Cameroon.
• The Waza National Park in Cameroon is one of the most visited places in the country. It has 30 species of mammals which include the hartebeest, Sudan cheetah, waterbuck, lions and African Bush Elephants. It is also home to the rare Kordofan giraffe.
• Cameroon receives plenty of rainfall every year, making it one of the wettest places on Earth.

Niger was named after the Niger River and its capital is Niamey. It is one of the hottest countries in the world and it is known as the “frying pan of...

• Chad citizens travelling to Niger are not required to apply for a visa for a period of 3 months.
• Passports of visitors must be valid at the time of entry into Niger.
• Visitors are required to have two blank pages on their passport available for entry stamps.
• Two copies of evidence of sufficient funds (at least $500 in a bank account) to support stay in destination such as traveller's cheques or most recent bank statement will be requested at the port of entry into Niger.
• Visitors must provide a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
• International certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever and Cholera is requested from Chadians to visit Niger.
• Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate which is issued not more than 3 days before the date of departure.
• All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• Niger possesses a sub-tropical climate, with the majority of the landmass dominated by an arid, desert environment, making the country hot and dry.
• The country of Niger is one of the hottest countries in the world and is famously nicknamed as ‘Frying Pan of the World’.
• Niger is home to one of the world’s largest protected reserves, the Air and Tenere Natural Reserves, which is the refuge for animals like addax, Cheetah, Oryx and the gazelle.
• Niger is a country in the African continent that abounds in wildlife which includes buffaloes, elephants, West African lion, Northwest African cheetah, roan, antelopes and warthogs.
• There are many dinosaurs remains in an area of the Sahara in Niger.
• There are several old cities, towns and villages in the country with well-preserved traditional architecture. Some are abandoned such as Djado and Djaba and now are exotic ruins in the middle of the desert.
• Gobero site in Agadez is the oldest known graveyard in the Sahara and was used circa 8,000 BC.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Niamey, Niger is 2 hours, 15 minutes.
• Niger uses the West Africa Standard Time zone GMT+1) which means that Niger is 1 hour ahead of Chad.
• In Niger, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Nigeria is known for its 250 ethnic tribes, good music, and the best jollof rice in the world.

• Chad citizens visiting Nigeria are not required to apply for a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
• Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
• Amendment pages at the back of the passport are not suitable for Nigeria visas.
• Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Nigeria with a recent bank statement must be provided.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Lagos, Nigeria is 2 hours, 16 minutes and to Abuja, Nigeria is 1 hour, 39 minutes.
• Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, there is no time difference between Chad and Nigeria.
• A child (under 16) who is not traveling with both parents or a legal guardian must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian.
•  Visitors must provide proof of travel arrangements including a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing round trip travel to Nigeria and onward flight.
• There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit.
• Visitors are required to present a proof of Polio and Yellow Fever vaccination.
• Visitors cannot depart the country without presenting entry stamps to the immigration authorities.
•  Transportation within Nigeria can be made through buses, minivans, taxis, rickshaws, trains and ferries.
• Nigeria has a varied landscape; the far south has a tropical rain-forest climate, the southwest and the southeast have Coastal plains, the Eastern part and a little portion of the North is made up of freshwater swamp and rain-forest while the rest of the North is made up of desert lands.
• Nigeria has a tropical climate with two seasons. A wet season from April through October and a dry season from November through March with June being the month with the highest amount of rainfall and degree of humidity.
• Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.
• The country is viewed as a multinational state, as it is inhabited by 250 ethnic groups, of which the four largest are the Fulani, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.
• The official language of Nigeria is Nigerian English.
• Nigeria also has a wide array of unexploited mineral resources which include natural gas, coal, bauxite, tantalite, gold, tin, iron ore, limestone, niobium, lead and zinc.
• Nigeria is a religiously diverse society, with Christianity and Islam being the most widely professed religions.
• Tourism in Nigeria centres largely on events, due to the country's ample amount of ethnic groups, but also includes rain forests, savannah, waterfalls and other natural attractions.
• Places of interest may include the Tafawa Balewa Square(Lagos), Yankari Games Reserve (Bauchi), Obudu Cattle Ranch(Crossriver), The Nike Art Gallery, Freedom Park Lagos and the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos.

The Congo is a country of some 5 million people known for its steamy jungles which hide half the world's lowland gorillas, its warm, laid back culture...

• Chad citizens travelling to Congo are not required to apply for a visa for a duration of 90 days.
• Visitors are required to possess a valid passport for six months with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
• Passport should be valid for six months beyond your departure date from Congo.
• Visitors are required to provide a travel itinerary at the port of entry into Congo.
• Visitors are also expected to present a vaccination certificate for Yellow Fever.
• Chad citizens must have also purchased a return flight ticket on arrival.
• Visitors must hold an invitation letter or Hotel reservation receipt in multiple copies.
• The Republic of Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time, Time zone in Republic of the Congo (GMT+1) hence, there is no time difference between Chad and Republic of the Congo.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Brazzaville, Congo is 2 hours, 45 minutes.
• It is illegal to take pictures of government buildings, military installations, key infrastructure such as ports, train stations, and airports, and along with border areas in the country.
• Transport in the Republic of the Congo can be done by land, air and water.
• Cell phones are used extensively in the Republic of Congo. SIM cards can be purchased locally to use with a compatible cell phone, although, the telecommunications systems outside of cities are unreliable or non-existent.
• Christianity is the majority religion practised in the Republic of the Congo.
• The official language of the Republic of Congo is French. Other languages are mainly Bantu languages and the two national languages in the country are Kituba and Lingala followed by Mboshi, Bateke and more than forty other languages including Pygmy languages which are not Bantu languages.
• The country's tropical climate is characterized by heavy rainfalls and high temperatures and humidity.
• The Republic of Congo has four seasons, which are alternating dry and rainy, a short dry season from January to February, a short rainy season from March to April and a long dry season from May to September.
• About 70 per cent of the country’s area is covered by rain forest. 
• The Congo River is the second-longest river in Africa after the Nile and the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water after the Amazon and the world’s deepest river.
• Congo is blessed with wildlife creatures like gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, forest elephants, and many other creatures, large and small.

Cote d'Ivoire has a population of over 23.7 million people. It is famous for its idyllic beach locations, for the Mount Nimba, and for being the home...

• Chad citizens travelling to Ivory Coast are not required to apply for a visa by for a stay period of 3 months.
• Visitors must possess passports that are valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank passport page available for entry stamp(s).
• Visitors will be requested to present a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
• If staying in any hotel within the Ivory coast, visitors are required to provide a copy of confirmed hotel reservation.
• Chad citizens are required to present an International certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever at the port of entry.
• Visitors entering Ivory Coast are required to pay an Airport Tax of 3,000 XOF upon leaving Cote d'Ivoire.
  
• In Ivory Coast, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Côte d'Ivoire adopts the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) hence, Chad is 1 hour ahead of Côte d'Ivoire.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Cote d'Ivoire is 3 hours, 17 minutes.
• The country has large populations of Muslims, Christians and various indigenous religions.
• The official language of the republic is French with local indigenous languages also being widely used that include Baoule, Dioula, Dan, Anyin and Cebaara Senufo.
• Cassava and plantains are significant parts of Ivorian cuisine. A type of corn paste called aitiu is used to prepare corn balls, and peanuts are widely used in many dishes.
• Ivory Coast climate is tropical along coast, semiarid in far north with three seasons - the country is warm and dry from November to March, hot and dry from March to May, hot and wet from June to October.
• The orange coloured carS on the roads that are seen as Taxis are the best transport means within Abidjan. Fares are within the US $2-4 depending on the length of the journey. 
• Tourist villages, beaches, and photo safaris are some of the main tourist attractions to see in Côte d'Ivoire. Famous Mapouka dance.

Benin is home to about 20 diverse ethnic groups, breathtaking landscapes and the most beautiful carved wood masks in the world.

• Chad citizens travelling to Benin with the intention to stay for 90 days or less do not require a visa.
• Visitors are required to possess a valid passport for six months with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
• Passport should be valid for six months beyond your departure date from Benin 
• Passport photographs must meet the Consulate of Benin’s requirement which means that photographs must be recent with a size 2 x 2, a coloured type, taken from a visitor’s front view and with a plain or white background.
• Visitors must also have in possession, a valid (International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever and Cholera followed with Malaria protection which is not required but recommended.
• Visitors must hold proof of sufficient funds and onward/return travel tickets.
• Benin is a tropical nation highly dependent on agriculture and is a large exporter of cotton and palm oil.
• The majority of the Benin population lives on the small southern coastline of the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic.
• Benin has two rainy and two dry seasons. The principal rainy season is from April to late July, with a shorter less intense rainy period from late September to November. The main dry season is from December to April, with a short cooler dry season from late July to early September. 
• The official language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken.
• The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism. 
• The Benin citizens are known for their Religious Syncretism (the act of practising the combination of elements from the Christian and voodoo religion).
• Transportation within Benin is made by road, rail, water and air.
• The Benin Republic uses the West African Standard time (GMT+1) thus, there is no time difference between Chad and Benin.
• The crime rate is low, and most disputes are resolved by local leaders and only a few civilians have access to guns.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Cotonou, Benin is 2 hours, 24 minutes.
• Greeting people properly is considered the most important social norm in Benin, therefore, it is appropriate to shake the hand of each person present upon entering or leaving a place. People who are well acquainted may greet each other by kissing on the cheek.
• Public displays of affection between members of the opposite sex are discouraged but men frequently walk together holding hands.
• Offering food and drink to visitors is a key element of hospitality and to refuse is considered rude to the Benin people.
• Many people in Benin eat with the fingers of the right handand it is considered bad taste to eat with the left hand or offer another person something with the same hand.
• The basic meal is staple starch eaten with a sauce that contains vegetables and meat or fish. 
• Food is prepared at least twice a day- at midday and in the evening. The morning meal may consist of warmed-up leftovers from the previous evening's meal or food purchased from roadside vendors.
• One of the most beautiful spots for a drink is the terrace of the pub in Haie Vive, which serves as one of the biggest expat hangouts in town. 
• Benin is known to play a key role in the development of the African slave trade and also recognised to be the birthplace of the voodoo arts. These two ingredients are just a small part of the recipe that makes the complex and rich history of the African nation.
• Although, the nation is relatively small and has only a few large cities, yet, Benin provides travellers or visitors with museums, wonderful architecture and markets in abundance for exploration.
• The Benin Republic also has many recreational sites for visitors’ pleasure, especially for nightlife activities.

Mali, officially known as the republic of Mali, is populated with over 19.4 million people. It is a landlocked country in West Africa known for its Go...

• Chad citizens visiting Mali are not required to obtain any visa for a period of 90 days of stay duration.
• The passport of visitors must be valid within the duration of stay stipulated in the visa application form.
• Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
• Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination at entry.
• Visitors with pets must provide an animal health certificate and certificate of vaccination against rabies on entry
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Mali is 3 hours, 8 minutes.
• Visitors in possession of arms, ammunition, and explosives are required to accompany them with a permit authorised by the Customs Department at Bamako, the capital of Mali.
• In Mali, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Mali uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone in Mali (GMT), hence, Chad is 1 hour ahead of Mali.
• Most of the transportation in Mali consists of cars, planes, and boats.
• Mali adopts the West African CFA franc as its national currency.
• The majority of the Mali inhabitants practice Islam with a few others involved in Christianity and other religions.
• Mali is known to be the eighth-largest country in the African Continent.
• Mali possesses a tropical wet and dry climate yet it is called one of the hottest countries in the world.
• Desert or semi-desert covers about 65 percent of Mali's total area.
• French is the official language and Bambara is the most widely spoken language in the country.
• When invited to dinner at someone’s home, it is rude to bring a hostess gift.
• Avoid pointing at people with your index finger, use the whole hand instead. 
• Mali is blessed with beautiful natural spots, unique religious landmarks, cultural attractions, and popular historical monuments that attract lots of tourists.
• Some of Mali’s tourist spots are National Park of Mali, the Grand Mosque of Djenné Boucle du Baoulé National Park, The National Museum of Mali, The Bandiagara Cliffs and The Djinguereber Mosque.

​​Dominica is a small country of more than 74,474 people known for its lush, unspoiled rain forests, several hot springs, and for its black...

• Citizens of Chad can travel to Dominica without obtaining a visa, and they can stay there for up to 21 days. 
• Chad citizens are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 6 months from the date of arrival.
• Children aged less than 18 years old may not carry a photo ID or passport.
• Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid and Yellow Fever.
• Visitors must have return or onward tickets and all documents required for their next trip.
• Visitors aged 16 years old or more are allowed to possess: 200 cigarettes or one box of cigars whose number depends on the duration of the visit and which is subject to customs; A sealed bottle of alcoholic drinks with a maximum amount of two liters and two bottles of perfume in opened bottles for personal use.
• Visitors are prohibited from bringing in all animal products such as cheese, meat, sausage and fresh vegetables, fruits or plants.
• To bring in cats and dogs, a health certificate issued within 15 days before arrival is required.
• The animals mentioned above must be vaccinated against Rabies and Parvovirus within a period of more than one month and less than one year before arrival.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Dominica is 10 hours, 43 minutes.
• It is prohibited to bring in any type of bird into Dominica.
• Visitors’ luggage should be cleared at the first airport of entry.
• All visitors are required to pay a departure tax of USD 20 that is usually included in the ticket. However, if the tax is not included in the ticket, it must be paid on departure. 
• Visitors are not allowed to take local currencies on entry or departure.
• Visitors are allowed to take foreign currencies at departure provided the exported sums are declared on arrival, but there are no restrictions on traveller's cheques. 
• Dominica is a mountainous Caribbean island nation with natural hot springs and tropical rain forests.
• English is the official language of Dominica and is universally spoken and understood. In addition, Dominican Creole mixed with French is widely spoken.
• A vast majority of the Dominican population are Christians while religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Chinese Folk Religion, Neo-religions, and Atheism are only practised by a fewer population.
• Dominican uses Atlantic Standard Time zone (GMT-4), hence, Chad is 5 hours ahead of Dominica.
• Dominica uses mainly the sea and road modes of transportation.
• The government, aiming to solve the enduring problems of the lack of available installed capacity and constant blackouts.
• Dominica tropical climate, hot all year round, with a hotter and muggy season from May to October and a relatively cool season from December to March, while November and April between seasons.
• It's known for its beaches, resorts and golfing some of which includes the Balvaro Beach Resort, Casa De Campo Golf and Dining Resort, Cayo Levantado Resort for whale watching (particularly the humpback whale) and the Los Haitises National Park.

The Republic of Singapore is a city-state and an island country with a population of about 5 million people and the fastest walkers in the world.

• 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.

Hong Kong is home to about 8 million people, spectacular landscapes and the best culinary delights.

• Chad citizens looking to travel to Hong Kong can do so without obtaining a visa for a duration of 14 days.
• There is no certificate of vaccinations required for entering Hong Kong.
• Traveller must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay.
• One blank page of the passport is required for the entry stamp.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• Pets can only enter into Hong Kong as traveller's luggage, as cargo or in the cabin.
• In Hong Kong, the power plugs and sockets are of type G and D. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Hong Kong is 13 hours, 28 minutes.
• Hong Kong uses the Standard Time zone (GMT+8) hence, Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of Chad.
• Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate characteristic of southern China.
• Hong Kong has the world's largest skyscraper in the world with 317 towers taller than 150 metres (490 ft) and the third-largest number of high-rise buildings in the world.
• Hong Kong has a highly developed, sophisticated transport network of railways, buses and ferries.
• With few natural lakes and rivers, high population density, inaccessible groundwater sources, and extremely seasonal rainfall, the territory does not have a reliable source of freshwater. 
• Hong Kong is characterised as a hybrid of East and West, Traditional Chinese values emphasising family and education blend with Western ideals, including economic liberty and the rule of law.
• There are five daily meals taken in Hong Kong- breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and siu yeh.
• Dishes include congee, chai su bao, siu yuk, egg tarts and mango pudding.
• Chinese and English are the two official languages of Hong Kong.
• Religion in Hong Kong is characterized by a multi-faith diversity of beliefs and practices. Most of the Hong Kong people of Chinese descent practice Chinese folk religion—which may include Confucian, Taoist doctrines and Buddhism.

Malaysia is a country in south eastern Asia. It is the 44th most populated country in world having a population of over 30 million people. It has its...

• According to the Malaysian visa policy, Chad citizens can make a visit without applying for a visa for a stay up to 30 days.
• At least one passport page of visitors will be required for entry stamps.
  
• Chad citizens are not required to provide any certificate of vaccination to visit Malaysia.
• The passport of citizens must be valid for six months beyond the date of arrival.
• Travellers are allowed free export of moderate amounts of tobacco products and alcoholic drinks.
• Children aged 15 years old and younger may be added to the passport of an adult in their company.
• Entry is denied to foreign women in a late stage of pregnancy (six months or more).
• Travellers are required to pay an Airport tax at the charge of MYR 45.
• Travellers must have enough money (at least USD 500) as well as onward or return tickets.
• Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all travellers to Malaysia are required to fill in a health declaration form handed over by the airlines during the flight.
• Visitors are only allowed to possess currencies up to the equivalent on of $10,000 entry and at departure.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Malaysia is 12 hours, 25 minutes.
• Malaysia is on the Malaysian Time zone  (GMT+8) placing Malaysia 7 hours ahead of Chad.
• Malaysia is the 66th largest country by land area and It has land borders with Thailand in West Malaysia, and Indonesia and Brunei in East Malaysia.
• The Malaysia My Second Home programme that allows foreigners to live in the country on a long-stay visa for up to 10 years has made Malaysia listed as one of the best places to retire to in the world.
• The country has the highest number of women working in the banking industry.
• Malaysia is ranked 19th in the world for its quality roads, quality of port infrastructure and quality of air transport infrastructure but ranked 39th in quality of electricity supply.
• The country has seven international ports, the major one being the Port Klang. 
• There are 200 industrial parks along with specialized parks such as Technology Park Malaysia and Kulim Hi-tech park.
• The telecommunication network, although strong in urban areas, is less available to the rural population.
• The major modes of transportation within Malaysia is by road and railways.
• The constitution grants freedom of religion and makes Malaysia an officially secular state while establishing Islam as the "religion of the Federation”.
• The official and national language of Malaysia is Malaysian, a standardized form of the Malay language alongside the English language.
• Popular sports in Malaysia include association football, badminton, field hockey, bowls, tennis, squash, martial arts, horse riding, sailing and skateboarding.
• Malaysia is one of the world most popular for coastal tourism. Langkawi and Kedah are the most famous nature island spots in the country.

Ecuador is a country with a population of seventeen million people. It is known for its Amazonian rain forest, its impeccable Andes peaks, and for its...

• Chad citizens can travel to Ecuador without applying or obtaining a visa for a stay for up to 90 days. 
• Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 3 months from the date of arrival.
• Citizens of Chad visiting Ecuador are required to provide a certificate of Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid and Yellow Fever.
• Visitors must have return or onward tickets and all documents required for their next trip.
• Visitors are allowed the free import of a moderate amount of perfume, one litre of alcoholic drinks, 200 grammes of tobacco, 50 cigars, or 300 cigarettes, gifts and personal objects up to the value of:

• Dry or fresh meat, unpreserved meat products and all kinds of plants and vegetables require previous permission from the Ministry of Agriculture.
• Visitors are allowed to depart with a moderate amount of cigarettes, tobacco and national alcoholic drinks. 
• Goods such as narcotics, live animals and their parts, gold bars and antiques are prohibited from entry.
• To bring in pets, travellers must have a health certificate that is issued by an authorized governmental veterinarian and approved by the local health authorities in the home country. 
• In Ecuador, the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
• Dogs require a certificate of vaccination against Rabies issued within three months of arrival in Ecuador.
• A traveller's luggage should be cleared at the first airport of entry in Ecuador.
• Visitors arriving with more than two pieces of checked luggage have to pay high customs duties as follows: for the third bag: USD 200;for the fourth bag: USD 400; starting from the fifth bag, all checked luggage will be revised and a customs tax has to be paid for the total content of all bags.
• Visitors departing on international flights are not required to pay an airport departure tax.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Quito, Ecuador is 13 hours, 26 minutes.
• Ecuador has a wet and dry season. The period from December to May (winter) is hot and humid while the rest of the year is warm and pleasant.
• Because of its three mainland regions, Ecuador's climate is varied.
• Christianity is the most predominant religion practised in Ecuador.
• Electricity in Ecuador is either not available or erratic in rural areas.
• Ecuador uses six transportation methods to transport passengers; they are aviation, highways, pipelines, ports and harbors, railways and waterways.
• The official language of Ecuador is Spanish which is spoken by approximately 93% of the population.
• Ecuador uses the Quito time zone (GMT-5) hence, Chad is 6 hours ahead of Ecuador.
• Ecuador is the closest country to space and farther from the centre of the Earth.
• The official name of Ecuador is República del Ecuador, which literally means “The Republic of the Equator” making the country the only country in the world named after a geographical feature.
• Ecuador has the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, The Galapagos Islands and the city of Quito.
• That iconic Panama hat that a lot of people love in the world actually originated from Ecuador.
• Ecuador’s biggest tourist attraction is its beaches to astonishing volcanoes and the Amazon Rain forest.

Philippines is the 12th most populated country in the world with a population of over 108 million people. It is known for its exports of coconuts and...

• Citizens of Chad travelling to the Philippines are not required to visa for a stay up to 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
• Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain entry stamps.
• Visitors are only allowed currencies with the equivalent of 50,000 pesos/$10,000 on entry and exit.
• It is necessary for Chad citizens to provide the International Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
• Visitors must provide a return ticket to their home country or an onward ticket to another country.
• Visitors are required to supply proof of travel arrangements by presenting a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency.
  
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to the Philippines is 14 hours, 48 minutes.
• Philippines is currently on the Philippine Standard Time zone in the Philippines (GMT+8) which puts the Philippines 7 hours ahead of Chad.
• Trafficking in the Philippines is non-bailable and the maximum penalty is life imprisonment.
• If you intend to enter the Philippines with a prescribed controlled substance (for example, medical marijuana), obtain clearance from the Philippine government first. 
• Vehicles used within the Philippines include bus, lorries, trucks and ferries. Taxis are the recommended form of public transportation for visitors.
• Drugs or substances used for contraception are banned from entry into the Philippines.
• Visitors are allowed to possess printed materials that may be indecent, pornographic or subversive.
• Explosives, firearms and firearm parts, replicas and ammunition are prohibited in the country.
• Gambling machines and articles such as lottery sweepstakes tickets, coin-operated video machines, jackpot or pinball machines are not allowed entry.
•  An import permit is required for importing all fruits, vegetables, plants and planting materials regardless of quantity if they are not accompanied by valid quarantine papers.
• The Philippines is the world's 5th largest island country with an area of 300,000 km2.
• Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found throughout the islands.
• The country is known to be a significant location for human anthropology as the remains of the earliest men are found on the Island.
• Most of the mountainous islands are covered in tropical rainforest and volcanic in origin.
• The country is estimated to have the second-largest gold deposits after South Africa giving credence to the talk that the Philippines was the Biblical Ophir.
• The Philippines' rainforests and its extensive coastlines make it home to a diverse range of birds, plants, animals, and sea creatures such as palm civet cat, the dugong, the cloud rat and the Philippine Tarsier.
• The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate that is usually hot and humid. There are three seasons: tag-init or tag-araw, the hot dry season or summer from March to May; tag-ulan, the rainy season from June to November; and tag-lamig, the cool dry season from December to February.
• Buses, jeepneys, taxis, and motorized tricycles are commonly available in major cities and towns.
• The country's rich biodiversity is one of the main tourist attractions with its beaches, mountains, rainforests, islands and diving spots among the most popular tourist destinations.
• Filipino and English are the official languages of the country.
• The Philippines is an officially secular state, although Christianity is the dominant faith with  Islam being the second-largest religion.
• Unlike many Asians, most Filipinos do not eat with chopsticks; they use Western cutlery.

Indonesia is a country of some 240 million people. It is known for its several islands, its active volcanoes, and for being the home of the last of th...

• Chad citizens can visit Indonesia for a stay duration of 30 days without obtaining a visa.
• Citizens of Chad are required to pay an airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• Passports of visitors must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of arrival with a round-trip or onward ticket. 
• Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for entry stamps.
• Due to the outbreak of Rabies, the import of pets into Indonesia has been stopped until further notice.
• Evidence of sufficient funds with most recent bank statement or letter from the bank providing confirmation of sufficient funds is required.
• Currencies that are up to the equivalent of 100,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah (approx. $7,500 USD) are restricted on entry and exit.
• Most travellers to Indonesia will need vaccinations for Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever, as well as medications for travellers' Diarrhea.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Jakarta, Indonesia is 13 hours, 22 minutes.
• Indonesia uses the Western Indonesia Time zone (GMT+7) making Indonesia is 6 hours ahead of Chad.
• Chinese medicines and printed material, narcotics, firearms and ammunition, pornographic material, fresh fruit, cordless phone sets are not permitted into Indonesia except with a license.
• Indonesia lies along the equator and its climate tends to be relatively even year-round as it has two seasons (a wet season and a dry season) with no extremes of summer or winter.
• For most of Indonesia, the dry season falls between April and October with the wet season between November and March.
• The road transport system is predominant in Indonesia, Richshaws such as bajaj and becak, and share taxis such as Angkot and Metromini are commonly used within the country.
• Nature and culture are prime attractions of Indonesian tourism.
• The country boasts of a unique combination of a tropical climate, a vast archipelago, and a long stretch of beaches with a rich cultural heritage reflecting its dynamic history and ethnic diversity.
• Indonesia has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Borobudur Temple Compounds and the Komodo National Park.
• The country's official language is Indonesian.
• The country is rich in local and foreign influences, including from Javanese, Sundanese, Minangkabau, Hindi, Sanskrit, Chinese, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese and English.
• While the Indonesian constitution stipulates religious freedom, the government officially recognises only six religions- Islam, Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism.
• Rice is the leading staple food in Indonesia and is served with side dishes of meat and vegetables. Spices (notably chilli), coconut milk, fish and chicken are fundamental ingredients.

Haiti is home to over 10 million people, the final resting place of Christopher Columbus; where cocks get high on rum.

• Chad citizens can travel to Haiti without obtaining a visa and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
• Chad passport holders must pay a tourist fee of US$10 on arrival.
• Visitors are required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Cholera, Cholera, Yellow Fever, Rabies, Meningitis, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis), Chickenpox, Shingles, Pneumonia and Influenza. 
• To bring in birds, cats and dogs, visitors need a certificate of veterinary health issued no more than 7 days before arrival. 
• Furthermore, dogs aged more than three months old require a certificate of vaccination against Rabies issued not less than 21 days and not more than 11 months before arrival.
• Macaws and parrots are prohibited from entering Haiti.
• Firearms are prohibited with the exception of sporting guns that require a permit from a consul of Haiti.
• In Haiti the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 110 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
• Haiti uses the Eastern Daylight Time zone in Haiti (GMT-4) hence, Chad is 5 hours ahead of Haiti.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Haiti is 12 hours, 5 minutes.
• In Haiti, the most commonly used form of public transportation is the use of brightly painted pickup trucks as taxis called "tap-taps".
• The gourde (French) also called the goud (Kreyol) is the currency of Haiti. Five Haitian gourdes is the equivalent of one Haitian dollar.
• Haiti is the second-most populous country in the Caribbean as a whole.
• Haitian Creole is the most popular language in Haiti and more than 95% of Haitians are fluent in the language.
• The famous culture food of Haiti is Griot which is made with marinated pork and it is also a favourite choice for all kinds of public gatherings like Easter, Good Friday, and Christmas.
• The writing language is ‎Latin in Haitian Creole alphabet.
• Haiti is rich with monuments, artefacts and sites on slavery history which plays a big part in its tourism industry.
• Taíno cultural artefacts which have become the national symbols of Haiti and tourist attractions include cave paintings in several locations in the country. 
• In addition to its historical site and arts on slavery, Haiti can also boast of its own national park, the Massif de la Hotte/Pic Macaya not excluding the Labadee and its own national museum, with other museums such as Musée du Panthéon National Haitien—a tribute to Haiti's national heroes, the National Museum of Art- featuring pre-Columbian art from around Haiti and Museum Ogier-Fombrun in Montrouis.
• Roman Catholicism is the official religion of Haiti, but voodoo may be considered the country's national religion.
• The most festive time of the year in Haiti is during Carnival (referred to as Kanaval in Haitian Creole or Mardi Gras) in February.
• Football is the most popular sport in Haiti with hundreds of small football clubs competing at the local level, although, Basketball is growing in popularity also.

Qatar, a home to over 2.6 million people and having the third-largest natural gas and oil reserves, is the richest country in the world. Its capital c...

• Chad citizens can travel to Qatar by making applications for an electronic visa if they intend to stay for a period of 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
• Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
• Certificate of vaccination is not required from Chad citizens travelling to Qatar.
• Proof of sufficient funds is required by presenting evidence of sufficient funds to support visit to Qatar such as pay stubs, traveller's cheques and a most recent bank statement.
• Travellers must also have evidence of confirmed hotel reservation and any major credit card or at least USD 1,400.
• There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Qatar.
• All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Qatar is 5 hours, 34 minutes.
• Qatar is on the Arabian Standard Time zone (GMT+3) this means that Qatar is 2 hours ahead of Chad.
• Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors visiting Qatar.
• Customs regulations are strict regarding alcohol, narcotics, pork products, weapons or weapons-related articles (handcuffs, laser pointers, etc.) and pornographic/sexually-related materials in Qatar.
• Incidents involving obscene language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, overnight imprisonment and fines.
• Religion is a very sensitive issue in Qatar so treat any discussions on religion with care and caution. The law provides for a prison sentence of up to seven years for defaming, desecrating, or committing blasphemy against Islam, Christianity, or Judaism. 
• Flogging is employed as a punishment for alcohol consumption or illicit sexual relations.
• The law also restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths.
• While you may import religious material for personal use, do not bring religious materials into the country for proselytizing purposes; this is prohibited.
• Pets are cleared for entry into Qatar if they are carried in a clean and lockable cage suitable for the size of the animal and designed for air travel and accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health, which confirms that the animal is cleared for air travel, free from disease and vaccinated.
• Firearms require special permission in advance from the Ministry of Defense, Government of Qatar.
• There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency (Qatar Riyal-QAR) and foreign currencies other than Israeli currency.
• Transport within Qatar is made with Mass-transit options such as a Doha Metro, a light-rail system and more extensive bus networks.
• Arabic is the official language of Qatar, with Qatari Arabic the local dialect.
• English is particularly useful for communication with Qatar's large expatriate community.
• Qatar is the world's biggest buyer in the art market by value based on this reason, art is at the centre of the country’s tourism.

Djibouti is a country of more than 956, 985 people known for its impeccable desert landscapes, intriguing marine life, and for celebrating Christmas o...

• Facilities for an electronic visa is made available for Chad passport holders for a variable stay duration of at least 30 days.
• Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date to Djibouti.
• The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamps at the port of entry.
• Intending visitors are expected to have proof of Yellow fever vaccination. 
• Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
• A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Djibouti and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Djibouti is 4 hours, 17 minutes. 
• The Djiboutian Franc is the official currency used in Djibouti and visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
• Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practising it while Christians make up the minority.
• The languages spoken in Djibouti include Afar, Arabic, Somali and French. Although Somali and Afar are the most widely spoken tongues, Arabic and French serve as the official languages.
• Djibouti experiences an arid climate consisting of extremely hot and dry weather. From October up till April, the weather is slightly cooler, with a little rainfall. 
• Samosas, fah-fah and cambaboor served with yoghurt are some of the major dishes served in Djibouti.
•  Trains, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Djibouti.
• The power plugs and sockets in Djibouti are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• The time zone in Djibouti is the East Africa Time (GMT +3), which means that Djibouti is 2 hours ahead of Chad.
• Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Burkina Faso is a country of over 18,633,725 people known for being the top producer of cotton in Africa, having incredibly rich culture, an...

• Chad citizens visiting Burkina Faso are granted visas upon arrival if they intend to stay for a duration of 30 days or less.
• Visitors are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond their stay in Burkina Faso. 
• Passports of visitors should have two blank pages for visa stamps at the port of entry.
• Visitors from Chad will be required to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before entry into Burkina Faso and vaccination must have been done within 10 days before embarking on their trip.  
• Visitors are required to provide proof they have enough money to last them throughout their entire stay in the country.
• Travellers are to also provide proof of accommodation for their stay in the country.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Burkina Faso is 2 hours, 48 minutes.
• West African CFA franc is the official currency of Burkina Faso  and visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
• The official language spoken in Burkina Faso is French mainly because they were colonized by France. The Mossi language is also a widely spoken language in the country. There are about seventy other indigenous languages.
• Although there is a diversity of religion in Burkina Faso, Islam is the most prominent with minority religion such as Catholicism, Protestants and traditional religions.
• Burkina Faso has a tropical climate. The dry season lasts from November to March, and the rainy season lasts from June to October.
• Transportation can be done in Burkina Faso through taxis, buses and trains.
• Burkina Faso uses the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) which means that Chad is 1 hour ahead of Burkina Faso.
• The popular staple foods in Burkina Faso include sorghum, millet, rice, maize, nuts and potatoes. Babenda, brochettes, and sause gombo are common dishes in Burkina Faso.
• The power and socket plug used in Burkina Faso is of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

The Republic of Rwanda is known for its mountains and numerous lakes. It has a population of about 11,262,500 people and its capital and largest city...

• Chad citizens looking to travelling to Rwanda are granted a free visa on arrival for a stay up to 90 days at the port of entry.
• Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Rwanda. The passport should have at least a blank page for visa stamps.
• Chad nationals travelling to Rwanda must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Rwanda. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
• The import and export of local currency are limited to RWF5000. Although the import and export of foreign currency are unlimited, it must be declared upon arrival and exchanged within 8 days.
• Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds through a recent bank statement to cater for their needs during their stay in Rwanda.
• Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Kigali, Rwanda is 3 hours, 20 minutes.
• Christianity is the dominant religion in Rwanda with Roman Catholics, Protestants and Seventh-day Adventist being the leading denominations. About 5% of the population are Sunni Muslims and 2% practice indigenous religions.
• Kinyarwanda is the most widely spoken language in Rwanda and also one of the country’s official language alongside French, English and Swahili.
• The Rwandan Franc is the official currency used in Rwanda. However, the US dollar can also be used for transaction purposes. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
• Tourists can transport themselves in Rwanda through buses, taxis and car rentals.
• Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate. From June to mid-September is the long dry season which is generally the best time to visit, from October to November is the rainy season and the short dry season from December to February.
• Brochettes, Mandazi and Ugali are some foods tourists can try during their stay in Rwanda.
• Tourists in Rwanda can budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses.
• The power and socket plug used in Rwanda is of Type C and J. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Rwanda uses the Central Africa Time (GMT+2) hence, Rwanda is 1 hour ahead of Chad.
• Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Mauritius, officially known as the republic of Mauritius, is a volcanic Island located in the Indian ocean off the southeast of the continent Africa....

• Visitors from Chad intending to visit Mauritius are granted a visa upon arrival for a duration of 90 days.
• The passport of visitors must be valid within the duration of stay from the time of entry.
• Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
• Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination at entry.
• Visitors must have confirmed reservations for accommodation in Mauritius.
•  onward or return tickets to their home country or country of residence.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• Plants and plant material including flowers, bulbs, fresh fruit, vegetables, cuttings, and seeds are not allowed into Mauritius unless a permit is obtained in advance from The Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment.
• Sugarcane and its parts with fresh fruit coming from the area lying 60 degrees to the East of Asia, including India and Pakistan are prohibited not excluding soil and micro-organisms.
• In Mauritius, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Mauritius uses the Mauritius Standard Time zone (GMT+4), hence, Mauritius is 3 hours ahead of Chad.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Mauritius is 7 hours, 48 minutes.
• Transportation in Mauritius is characterized by the network of roadways, ports, and airports.
• Hinduism is the major religion practised in Mauritius followed by Christianity, Islam and Buddhism.
• Mauritius is mostly appreciated by tourists for its natural environment and man-made attractions, the multi-ethnic and cultural diversity of the population, the tropical climate, beaches and water sports.
• Mauritius is the most densely populated country on the African continent and also one of the most prosperous and rich countries on the continent.
• There are so many interesting places for tourists in Mauritius with amazing white sandy beaches, picturesque towns and villages and ancient military ruins to visit.
• The Mauritian Constitution makes no mention of an official language and its one million citizens speak English, French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil or Mandarin.
• On the islands of Mauritius, the climate is tropical, with a hot and rainy season which reaches its peak from January to March, and a relatively cooler and less rainy season from June to September.
• People are proud of their island and may expect you to admit that it’s the closest thing to Paradise, so it’s a good idea to just oblige.  Be open and friendly and accept offerings
• When greeting in Mauritius not that friends and family commonly share a kiss on each cheek. Handshakes may be appropriate during some initial introductions.

Guinea-Bissau has a population of some 1,815,698 people and is known for its ancient Portuguese ruins, ultra-fresh seafood, and polyrhythmic musi...

• Chad citizens visiting Guinea-Bissau are granted visas on arrival and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
• Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
• Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
• Facilities for an electronic visa is also available for Chad passport holders.
• To bring in pets, visitors should obtain a veterinarian certificate.
• There are no restrictions on possessing local or foreign currencies at entry or exit.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
• In Guinea-Bissau, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Guinea-Bissau currently uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) which places Chad 1 hour ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Guinea-Bissau is 4 hours, 34 minutes.
• Transport in Guinea-Bissau is made mainly by water, the road transport system is only secondary because roadways are unpaved.
• Guinea-Bissau adopts West African CFA franc also known as a peso.
• The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese which is widely spoken by 91% of the population. 
• A typical Guinean dish consists of rice and fish, which are abundant and relatively cheap throughout the country. Plates that contain beef, chicken, pork, and goat meat are also on hand, often served or seasoned with different kinds of sauces, (peanut is common), palm oil and vegetables.
• Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast that is known for national parks and wildlife.
• Islam is the most popular religion in Guinea-Bissau with Muslims accounting for 45% of the total population of the country. About 22% of the country's population are Christians while 31% adhere to the traditional African beliefs.

Iran is a country of over 80 million people people. It is famous for being home to the Persian cat, for producing the best rugs, and for having about...

• Chad citizens can get visas on arrival for travelling to Iran as tourists. The maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
• Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
• Facilities for an electronic visa is also available for Chad passport holders.
• Visa granted on arrival can only be obtained by visitors with passports coming for tourism only and staying for no more than 15 days.
• Visitors intending to visit Iran must have a pre-approval code before travelling.
• A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for visitors aged 9 months and below.
• Pets may enter as visitor's luggage, as cargo, or in the cabin.
• Birds, cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate and by a certificate of vaccination against Rabies.
• Visitors are allowed to bring in a moderate amount of cigarettes, a moderate amount of perfume for personal use and gifts whose import duty or tax is not more than USD 80.
• On leaving the country, visitors will be required to pay a departure tax of IRR 70,000.
• Visitors are allowed to possess up to IRR 500,000 on entry and at departure. 
• Emirates, Lufthansa, British Airways are KLM are some of the airlines that fly from Chad to Iran.
• All tourists or foreigners entering Iran are required to report their arrival within 8 days at Police Headquarters in Tehran or Main Police Office in other Iranian cities so as to obtain a residential permit.
• Visitors are strongly recommended to have several passport photos and copies of their passport, especially the page containing personal dates, as all owners of private or public places such as hotels must inform Police Authorities and Foreign Nationals Residence Record Office of the details of such visitors.
• Trading in or possession of illegal drugs is a serious crime that is met with very severe penalties in Iran.
• Bringing in alcoholic drinks and old books or magazines is also not allowed.
• It is prohibited to bring in any kind of live birds, animals and their products, bacteria, fungi, insects, worms, viruses, berries, fruits, plants, seedlings or vegetables, bulbs, parts of plants or cuttings, stalks, roots, seeds and soil, especially from Asian countries. 
• In Iran, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Iran currently uses Iran Daylight Time zone (GMT+4:30) hence, Iran is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Chad.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Iranshahr, Iran is 6 hours, 46 minutes.
• Transportation in Iran is made mainly by road, the best way to escape the traffic and crowded streets of city centres.
• The currency adopted by Iran is the Iranian Rial.
• Persian (Farsi) is the predominant and official language of Iran.
• Tourism in Iran is diverse, providing a range of activities from hiking and skiing in the Alborz and Zagros mountains, to beach holidays by the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.

Ethiopia is the second-most populous nation in Africa, full of vibrant and colourful festivals and is home to the first cup of coffee.

• Chad citizens travelling to Ethiopia are granted a visa upon arrival for a duration of stay up to 90 days.
• Chadians can also opt to apply for the Ethiopian electronic visa if they intend to stay for the same duration.
• Visitors are required to present a copy of a filled visa application form at the point of entry.
• Passports of Chad citizens entering Ethiopia must be valid for at least 6 months.
• The passport photograph of each visitor is required to be a recent photograph with a size of 37mmX37mm.
• Departure tax would be levied on visitors staying beyond the duration of stay and leaving the country.
• Standard travel documents like passport or a national ID card will generally be required from visitors to visit Ethiopia.
• For Ethiopia, there are two associated plug types, types C and F. The country operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
• Ethiopia time zone is on the East Africa Time (GMT+3) therefore, Ethiopia is 2 hours ahead of Chad.
• Chad citizens aged from one year and above are required to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.
• Visitors are only allowed to hold one litre of alcoholic drinks, two bottles or half a litre of perfume, half a pound of tobacco, 100 cigarettes or 50 cigars for adults only, souvenirs up to a value of ETP 10 on entry.
• Visitors are allowed to hold goods bought in Ethiopia up to a value of ETP 500 at departure. 
• Visitors are required to hold animal hides and skins and any type of antiques such as swords, bibles etc provided they have a certificate of export for such goods.
• Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a certificate of good health issued by a veterinarian in the home country.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 3 hours, 45 minutes.
• Visitors are allowed to hold local currency up to ETP 100 per person, but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies provided the imported sums are declared to the customs on arrival. 
• Foreign currency may be exchanged only through authorized banks and organizations within the country.
• Ethiopia is known to be the most populous landlocked country in the world and also the second-most populous nation in Africa.
• The nation is full of natural contrasting lands with its western region known for its vast forests, numerous rivers not excluding the world's hottest settlement of Dallol in its north. 
• Ethiopia uses the ancient Ge’ez script, One of the oldest alphabets still in existence.
• The Ethiopian calendar is known to be approximately seven years and three months behind the Gregorian calendar.
• Ethiopia is a multilingual nation with around 80 ethnolinguistic groups with Oromo, Amhara, Somali and Tigrayans as the largest.
• The predominant climate type is tropical monsoon with a wide topographic-induced variation in its other regions.
• Ethiopia is a global centre of avian diversity with a population of more than 856 bird species twenty of which can not found anywhere else in the world.
• English and Italian is the most widely spoken foreign language and is the medium of instruction in schools but most Ethiopians speak Afroasiatic languages of the Cushitic or Semitic branches.
• The Ethiopian is one of the first countries in the world to officially adopt Christianity as its national religion.
• The best-known Ethiopian cuisine consists of various types of thick meat stews known as wat in Ethiopian culture and vegetable side dishes served atop injera, a large sourdough flatbread made of teff flour.
• Ethiopians popularly eat from the same dish with a group of people and it is widely cuturally acceptable for each person in a group to feed others with their own hands.
• Traditional Ethiopian cuisine employs no pork or shellfish of any kind as they are forbidden in the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths practised in the country.

​​Gabon is a country of more that 2.025 million people known for having one of the best health care infrastructures in West Africa and for b...

• Chad citizens intending to visit Gabon can apply for an electronic visa provided they intend to stay for a maximum of 90 days of stay after issued.
• Gabon’s electronic visa may be extended for another 30 days total by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
• No sticker will be issued to citizens applying for the electronic visa.
• Super rush processing times for Gabon electronic visas are approximately 24 hours.
• Chad citizens are required to print out 2 copies of the electronic visa certificate. 
• Visitors are required to give one copy of the electronic visa certificate to the immigration department as a travel visa upon arrival in Gabon and one copy upon departure.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Gabon is 2 hours, 21 minutes.
• Gabon uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, there is no time difference between Chad and Gabon.
• Visitors are required to provide one copy of proof of vaccination for Yellow Fever.
• Visitors aged 17 years old or more are allowed the free import of 250 grammes of tobacco, 200 cigarettes or cigarillos, or 50 cigars, 50 grammes of perfume, two litres of alcoholic drinks and presents up to a total value of XOF 5,000.
• There are no restrictions on tobacco or tobacco articles of Cameroon origin imported from Cameroon.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• An import permit is needed for transporting arms and ammunition from the Home Ministry, Libreville and applications should be submitted 3 months before departure.
• Visitors are required to hold a hotel voucher or a letter of invitation issued by the sponsor and onward or return tickets.
• To bring in pets, visitors must have a certificate of vaccination against Rabies or a veterinary certificate issued by the home country less than three days before departure; dogs and cats less than three months old are exempted from such certificates.
• Gabon is a country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, has significant areas of protected parkland. 
• Gabon has one of the lowest population density of any country in Africa.
• Ethnic boundaries are less sharply drawn in Gabon than elsewhere in Africa. Most ethnicities are spread throughout Gabon, leading to constant contact and interaction among the groups, and there is no ethnic tension.
• It is estimated that 80% of Gabon's population can speak French and that 30% of Libreville residents are native speakers of the language. Nationally, 32% of the Gabonese people speak the Fang Language as a mother tongue.
• Gabonese cuisine is influenced by French cuisine, but staple foods are also available
• Tourists are very attracted to the forested coastal terrain of its famed Loango National Park shelters a diversity of wildlife, from gorillas and hippos to whales. 
• The Lopé National Park in Gabon is known for its rainforest and the Akanda National Park for its mangroves and tidal beaches.
• Tourism in Gabon is underdeveloped. Despite this, attractions include beaches, ocean and inland fishing facilities, the falls on the Ogooué River, and the Crystal Mountains. 

Qatar, a home to over 2.6 million people and having the third-largest natural gas and oil reserves, is the richest country in the world. Its capital c...

• Chad citizens can travel to Qatar by making applications for an electronic visa if they intend to stay for a period of 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
• Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
• Certificate of vaccination is not required from Chad citizens travelling to Qatar.
• Proof of sufficient funds is required by presenting evidence of sufficient funds to support visit to Qatar such as pay stubs, traveller's cheques and a most recent bank statement.
• Travellers must also have evidence of confirmed hotel reservation and any major credit card or at least USD 1,400.
• There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Qatar.
• All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Qatar is 5 hours, 34 minutes.
• Qatar is on the Arabian Standard Time zone (GMT+3) this means that Qatar is 2 hours ahead of Chad.
• Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors visiting Qatar.
• Customs regulations are strict regarding alcohol, narcotics, pork products, weapons or weapons-related articles (handcuffs, laser pointers, etc.) and pornographic/sexually-related materials in Qatar.
• Incidents involving obscene language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, overnight imprisonment and fines.
• Religion is a very sensitive issue in Qatar so treat any discussions on religion with care and caution. The law provides for a prison sentence of up to seven years for defaming, desecrating, or committing blasphemy against Islam, Christianity, or Judaism. 
• Flogging is employed as a punishment for alcohol consumption or illicit sexual relations.
• The law also restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths.
• While you may import religious material for personal use, do not bring religious materials into the country for proselytizing purposes; this is prohibited.
• Pets are cleared for entry into Qatar if they are carried in a clean and lockable cage suitable for the size of the animal and designed for air travel and accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health, which confirms that the animal is cleared for air travel, free from disease and vaccinated.
• Firearms require special permission in advance from the Ministry of Defense, Government of Qatar.
• There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency (Qatar Riyal-QAR) and foreign currencies other than Israeli currency.
• Transport within Qatar is made with Mass-transit options such as a Doha Metro, a light-rail system and more extensive bus networks.
• Arabic is the official language of Qatar, with Qatari Arabic the local dialect.
• English is particularly useful for communication with Qatar's large expatriate community.
• Qatar is the world's biggest buyer in the art market by value based on this reason, art is at the centre of the country’s tourism.

Djibouti is a country of more than 956, 985 people known for its impeccable desert landscapes, intriguing marine life, and for celebrating Christmas o...

• Facilities for an electronic visa is made available for Chad passport holders for a variable stay duration of at least 30 days.
• Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date to Djibouti.
• The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamps at the port of entry.
• Intending visitors are expected to have proof of Yellow fever vaccination. 
• Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
• A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Djibouti and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Djibouti is 4 hours, 17 minutes. 
• The Djiboutian Franc is the official currency used in Djibouti and visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
• Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practising it while Christians make up the minority.
• The languages spoken in Djibouti include Afar, Arabic, Somali and French. Although Somali and Afar are the most widely spoken tongues, Arabic and French serve as the official languages.
• Djibouti experiences an arid climate consisting of extremely hot and dry weather. From October up till April, the weather is slightly cooler, with a little rainfall. 
• Samosas, fah-fah and cambaboor served with yoghurt are some of the major dishes served in Djibouti.
•  Trains, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Djibouti.
• The power plugs and sockets in Djibouti are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• The time zone in Djibouti is the East Africa Time (GMT +3), which means that Djibouti is 2 hours ahead of Chad.
• Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Guinea-Bissau has a population of some 1,815,698 people and is known for its ancient Portuguese ruins, ultra-fresh seafood, and polyrhythmic musi...

• Chad citizens visiting Guinea-Bissau are granted visas on arrival and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
• Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
• Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
• Facilities for an electronic visa is also available for Chad passport holders.
• To bring in pets, visitors should obtain a veterinarian certificate.
• There are no restrictions on possessing local or foreign currencies at entry or exit.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
• In Guinea-Bissau, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Guinea-Bissau currently uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) which places Chad 1 hour ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Guinea-Bissau is 4 hours, 34 minutes.
• Transport in Guinea-Bissau is made mainly by water, the road transport system is only secondary because roadways are unpaved.
• Guinea-Bissau adopts West African CFA franc also known as a peso.
• The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese which is widely spoken by 91% of the population. 
• A typical Guinean dish consists of rice and fish, which are abundant and relatively cheap throughout the country. Plates that contain beef, chicken, pork, and goat meat are also on hand, often served or seasoned with different kinds of sauces, (peanut is common), palm oil and vegetables.
• Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast that is known for national parks and wildlife.
• Islam is the most popular religion in Guinea-Bissau with Muslims accounting for 45% of the total population of the country. About 22% of the country's population are Christians while 31% adhere to the traditional African beliefs.

Iran is a country of over 80 million people people. It is famous for being home to the Persian cat, for producing the best rugs, and for having about...

• Chad citizens can get visas on arrival for travelling to Iran as tourists. The maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
• Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
• Facilities for an electronic visa is also available for Chad passport holders.
• Visa granted on arrival can only be obtained by visitors with passports coming for tourism only and staying for no more than 15 days.
• Visitors intending to visit Iran must have a pre-approval code before travelling.
• A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for visitors aged 9 months and below.
• Pets may enter as visitor's luggage, as cargo, or in the cabin.
• Birds, cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate and by a certificate of vaccination against Rabies.
• Visitors are allowed to bring in a moderate amount of cigarettes, a moderate amount of perfume for personal use and gifts whose import duty or tax is not more than USD 80.
• On leaving the country, visitors will be required to pay a departure tax of IRR 70,000.
• Visitors are allowed to possess up to IRR 500,000 on entry and at departure. 
• Emirates, Lufthansa, British Airways are KLM are some of the airlines that fly from Chad to Iran.
• All tourists or foreigners entering Iran are required to report their arrival within 8 days at Police Headquarters in Tehran or Main Police Office in other Iranian cities so as to obtain a residential permit.
• Visitors are strongly recommended to have several passport photos and copies of their passport, especially the page containing personal dates, as all owners of private or public places such as hotels must inform Police Authorities and Foreign Nationals Residence Record Office of the details of such visitors.
• Trading in or possession of illegal drugs is a serious crime that is met with very severe penalties in Iran.
• Bringing in alcoholic drinks and old books or magazines is also not allowed.
• It is prohibited to bring in any kind of live birds, animals and their products, bacteria, fungi, insects, worms, viruses, berries, fruits, plants, seedlings or vegetables, bulbs, parts of plants or cuttings, stalks, roots, seeds and soil, especially from Asian countries. 
• In Iran, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Iran currently uses Iran Daylight Time zone (GMT+4:30) hence, Iran is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Chad.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Iranshahr, Iran is 6 hours, 46 minutes.
• Transportation in Iran is made mainly by road, the best way to escape the traffic and crowded streets of city centres.
• The currency adopted by Iran is the Iranian Rial.
• Persian (Farsi) is the predominant and official language of Iran.
• Tourism in Iran is diverse, providing a range of activities from hiking and skiing in the Alborz and Zagros mountains, to beach holidays by the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.

Ethiopia is the second-most populous nation in Africa, full of vibrant and colourful festivals and is home to the first cup of coffee.

• Chad citizens travelling to Ethiopia are granted a visa upon arrival for a duration of stay up to 90 days.
• Chadians can also opt to apply for the Ethiopian electronic visa if they intend to stay for the same duration.
• Visitors are required to present a copy of a filled visa application form at the point of entry.
• Passports of Chad citizens entering Ethiopia must be valid for at least 6 months.
• The passport photograph of each visitor is required to be a recent photograph with a size of 37mmX37mm.
• Departure tax would be levied on visitors staying beyond the duration of stay and leaving the country.
• Standard travel documents like passport or a national ID card will generally be required from visitors to visit Ethiopia.
• For Ethiopia, there are two associated plug types, types C and F. The country operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
• Ethiopia time zone is on the East Africa Time (GMT+3) therefore, Ethiopia is 2 hours ahead of Chad.
• Chad citizens aged from one year and above are required to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.
• Visitors are only allowed to hold one litre of alcoholic drinks, two bottles or half a litre of perfume, half a pound of tobacco, 100 cigarettes or 50 cigars for adults only, souvenirs up to a value of ETP 10 on entry.
• Visitors are allowed to hold goods bought in Ethiopia up to a value of ETP 500 at departure. 
• Visitors are required to hold animal hides and skins and any type of antiques such as swords, bibles etc provided they have a certificate of export for such goods.
• Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a certificate of good health issued by a veterinarian in the home country.
• The estimated flight time from N'Djamena, Chad to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 3 hours, 45 minutes.
• Visitors are allowed to hold local currency up to ETP 100 per person, but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies provided the imported sums are declared to the customs on arrival. 
• Foreign currency may be exchanged only through authorized banks and organizations within the country.
• Ethiopia is known to be the most populous landlocked country in the world and also the second-most populous nation in Africa.
• The nation is full of natural contrasting lands with its western region known for its vast forests, numerous rivers not excluding the world's hottest settlement of Dallol in its north. 
• Ethiopia uses the ancient Ge’ez script, One of the oldest alphabets still in existence.
• The Ethiopian calendar is known to be approximately seven years and three months behind the Gregorian calendar.
• Ethiopia is a multilingual nation with around 80 ethnolinguistic groups with Oromo, Amhara, Somali and Tigrayans as the largest.
• The predominant climate type is tropical monsoon with a wide topographic-induced variation in its other regions.
• Ethiopia is a global centre of avian diversity with a population of more than 856 bird species twenty of which can not found anywhere else in the world.
• English and Italian is the most widely spoken foreign language and is the medium of instruction in schools but most Ethiopians speak Afroasiatic languages of the Cushitic or Semitic branches.
• The Ethiopian is one of the first countries in the world to officially adopt Christianity as its national religion.
• The best-known Ethiopian cuisine consists of various types of thick meat stews known as wat in Ethiopian culture and vegetable side dishes served atop injera, a large sourdough flatbread made of teff flour.
• Ethiopians popularly eat from the same dish with a group of people and it is widely cuturally acceptable for each person in a group to feed others with their own hands.
• Traditional Ethiopian cuisine employs no pork or shellfish of any kind as they are forbidden in the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths practised in the country.