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How to get a Chad visa from Uganda

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ugandan passport holders travelling to Chad.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Chad.

Business visa

Processing time8 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$205

Tourist visa

Processing time8 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$205

Application requirements

Documents Ugandan applicants need to provide.

  • Original passport which is valid for a minimum of 6 months before departure from the country.
  • Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • One 2x2 passport sized-photograph taken with a white background.
  • Proof of sufficient funds.
  • Return flight ticket.
  • Proof of accommodation valid for the duration of your stay in Chad.
  • Valid travel insurance.
  • Cover letter.
  • Travel itinerary.

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • The chad tourist visa is issued to Ugandans traveling to Chad for tourism purposes, sightseeing and leisure.
  • Holders of this visa can also visit friends and family because it also serves as a visitor visa.
  • Documents that can prove your relationship with your host in Chad should be provided during the visa application.
  • Your host must provide a letter of invitation which will be submitted with other documents during the visa application.
  • Foreigners who currently occupy a position in a company in Chad are required to provide their original letter of employment. The letter must contain the approved leave dates of the applicant.
  • You are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid jobs while in the country. It is considered illegal.
  • Applicants who are under the age of 18 years are required to be in possession of a notarized consent which carries the signature of both their parents.
  • Holders of the Tourist visa are not permitted to take up permanent residence in Chad.
  • You are to exit the country on or before the expiration of your visa.
  • Proof of paid visa fees should be provided.
  • Means of subsistence for the period of stay in chad is required.

Business visa

  • This visa type is for Ugandans traveling to chad for business purposes.
  • Holders of this visa can attend trade fairs, seminars, and conferences while in the country.
  • Foreigners whose purpose of visiting Chad is to attend a trade fair, seminar or conference should provide proof of pre-registration for such an event.
  • An original letter of employment, certifying that the applicant is an employee of the company and in good standing, is required. The letter must indicate the dates for which leave was approved and the intended date of return to the company.
  • The host company in Chad you are visiting should provide a letter of invitation. This letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead, must be well-dated, and must state what businesses will be carried out in Chad.
  • A business cover letter from the sending company in Algeria is required. This letter should state in detail, information regarding the applicant’s employment in the company.
  • Proof of means of subsistence either by the applicant or the host company should be provided during the visa application.
  • Instead of providing physical passport photos, you can upload the photograph when filling the visa application form.
  • You cannot take up part-time or full-time courses in an academic institution in the country on this visa.
  • Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets should be provided.
  • An international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is required of Ugandan applicants.
  • The visa can be extended in chad if required.

Where to apply

Chad embassy & visa application centers in Uganda.

Kampala

AddressThere is currently no Embassy of Chad in Uganda. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries for their applications.
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of food do they eat in Chad

Chadian cuisine includes a variety of grains, vegetables, fruits, and meats. Commonly consumed grains include millet, sorghum, and rice. Commonly eaten vegetables include okra and cassava.

Is it safe to travel to Chad

While in Chad, it is advisable you avoid at all cost, moving around at night. There is a high and increasing level of violent crime in Chad including armed robbery, carjacking and murder.

Is Chad a poor or rich country

Landlocked in central Africa with a population of about 7 million, Chad is one of the poorest countries in the world. In the latter half of the 1990s, its GDP per capita averaged $215. Desert covers much of the country, and only about 3 percent of the land is fit for growing crops.

What is Chad known for

Lake Chad is the second-largest in Africa and the largest in Chad. Emi Koussi is the highest peak. N'Djamena is the largest city and was known as Fort-Lamy. 200 ethnic groups reside in the country and Arabic and French are the national languages. The most heavily practised religions are Christianity and Islam.
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Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Chad visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.