From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply through evisa.td before travel. Since 11 May 2026, new ordinary visa applications must use this portal; a submitted application is not approval.
Submit through the official channel
Use Chad official eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Carry your yellow-fever vaccination record
The Chad eVisa portal tells travelers to bring yellow-fever vaccination proof for an immigration check on arrival. Ask a travel-health professional about medical suitability and any certificate exemption.
Official guidancePractical tips for Chad
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Choose the application window
The immigration portal recommends applying at least seven days before entry and does not accept applications more than 90 days ahead. Allow extra time for review and travel planning.
Check every entry before paying
Chad says an issued eVisa cannot be amended and the application payment is nonrefundable. Check passport details and trip dates before submission.
Ask immigration about extending a stay
If your eVisa expires during your stay, contact Chad’s Immigration and Emigration Directorate about extension before it expires. An extension is not automatic.
Chad at a glance
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Currency
- XAF
- Calling code
- +235
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Costa Rica need a visa for Chad?
For tourism in Chad, travelers using an ordinary passport from Costa Rica should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply through evisa.td before travel. Since 11 May 2026, new ordinary visa applications must use this portal; a submitted application is not approval.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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