Chad visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Thais visiting Chad

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

  • A Thailand 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 to cover entire stay in Chad.
  • Proof of accommodation in form of a hotel reservation or invitation letter.
  • Copy of return flight ticket to show incentive of returning to Thailand.
  • 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.

Chad Visa for Thais

Facts about Chad

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

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

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

Types of Chad Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 2-7 days 90 days
Business visa 2-7 days 90 days

General Requirements for Chad Visa

  • A Thailand 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 to cover entire stay in Chad.
  • Proof of accommodation in form of a hotel reservation or invitation letter.
  • Copy of return flight ticket to show incentive of returning to Thailand.
  • 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.
Chad Tourist visa Chad Business visa

Chad Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Chad tourist visa is issued to Thais visiting the country for tourism and visitation purposes.
  • 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.
  • Proof of accommodation must be provided. This can come in form of a hotel reservation.
  • Applicants are required to provide invitation letters.
  • Currency restriction for entry into and exit out of  Chad is 5 million CFA. Amounts over 5 million CFA must be declared.
  • 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.
  • Mandatory police registration is required for all foreigners within 72 hours of arrival.
  • 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.

Chad Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Thais traveling to Chad for business purposes should apply for the Chad business visa.
  • A business letter from the applicant's company in Thailand 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 Thailand 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.

Chad Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

150.00 (USD)

Business visa

150.00 (USD)

Chad Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Thailand

Location

Address

Bangkok

Chadian Honorary Consulate in Bangkok, Thailand --- 36/9, 16-18 Viphavadee Rangsit Road Khweang Sanam Bim Khet Don Mueang Bangkok 10210 Thailand

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consular@chadthailand.com

(+66) 25 22 66 55 # 702

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I register my stay in Chad?

All visitors must register at the Sûreté (immigration department) within 72 hours of arrival into Chad.

How long does a Chad visa take?

It takes about 2-7 days to process a Chad visa

What vaccination do I need for Chad?

Visitors are required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination in Chad.

What is the main tourist attraction in Chad?

Most travelers are attracted by Chad's hunting capabilities and its Zakouma National Park.