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How to get a Chad visa from Singapore
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Singaporean passport holders travelling to Chad.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Chad.
Business visa
Processing time2-7 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$150
Tourist visa
Processing time2-7 days
Validity30 days +
Fee (approx.)$150
Application requirements
Documents Singaporean applicants need to provide.
- A Singaporean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2'' x 2'') taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Chad tourist visa is available to Singaporeans visiting the country for tourism and visitation purposes.
- Mandatory police registration is required for all foreigners within 72 hours of arrival.
- There are two types of Chad tourist visas:
- Single-entry visa: this visa is valid for 30 days and is not extendable.
- Multiple-entry visa: this visa is valid for three months but is extendable to 180 days for extra fees.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination must be provided.
- Currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Chad is 5 million CFA. Amounts over 5 million CFA must be declared.
- First-time tourists must obtain a registration stamp through the National Police within 72 hours of arrival.
- Travelers in Chad are advised to avoid the following areas:
- The Lake Chad area, which shares a water border with Borno, Nigeria, a Boko Haram stronghold.
- The regions of Ennedi-Est, Ennedi-Ouest, Borkou, and Tibesti.
- The Presidential Palace Compound on Avenue Felix Eboue in N’Djamena (do not stop your vehicle in front of this compound and avoid driving by it at night).
- Foreigners are advised to carry a means of identification with them at all times.
- The Central African CFA franc (XAF) is the official currency. ATMs are unreliable so it is advised to carry enough cash.
- Exporting local currency is prohibited and the export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared upon arrival.
Business visa
- Singaporeans traveling to Chad for business purposes should apply for the Chad business visa.
- A business letter from the applicant's company in Singapore or the host company in Chad should be provided.
- The letter should be printed on company letterhead and should be addressed to the Embassy of Chad.
- The letter should briefly introduce the applicant by specifying employment status/position held in the company by the applicant, the nature of the business to be conducted, the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Chad, the duration of stay and the sponsor of the trip.
- The business letter must state if the host in Chad will be financially responsible for the applicant during the duration of the required stay in Chad.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Singapore is required. The letter must state that the employer is aware of the trip the applicant is going on.
- Proof of sufficient funds must be provided. This should come in the form of a recent bank statement.
- If there has been a previous dealing between the companies, this should be indicated in a letter.
Where to apply
Chad embassy & visa application centers in Singapore.
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AddressChad currently does not maintain an embassy in Singapore
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Frequently asked questions
Do Singaporeans need visas to Chad
Yes, Singaporeans are required to apply for a visa to Chad. Visit the Embassy of Chad website or the nearest Chadian embassy or consulate for visa information an application.
How large is Chad
Chad is the 20th-largest country in the world by area (1,284,000 total sq. km).
What is Chad's religion
According to the Second General Population Census (2009), approximately 56 percent of the population is Muslim, 23% percent Roman Catholic, 18 percent Protestant, while a small proportion practice indigenous religious beliefs.
What is the official language of Chad
Chad has two official languages, French and Modern Standard Arabic.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Chad visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.