What documents does a Kenya citizen need for a Chad visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with at least 2 blank pages - Digital passport-style photo, recent, uploaded during the online application - Scanned copy of the passport bio page - Proof of onward/return ticket - Proof of accommodation or invitation letter from a host in Chad - Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory) - Biometrics: captured on arrival at the port of entry, not during the online application - Travel health insurance: recommended

What types of visas can Kenya citizens get for Chad?

- Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for use within 90 days of issue, max stay 30-90 days depending on approval, fee approx. USD 66 - Business e-Visa: single or multiple entry, requires an invitation letter from a Chadian company or organization, fee approx. USD 80-100 - Transit e-Visa: shorter validity for travelers passing through, lower fee approx. USD 40-50

How do Kenya citizens apply for a Chad visa?

- Apply through Chad's official e-Visa portal (linked via the Chadian embassy website); create an account, complete the form and upload the required documents - Pay the fee online by card (approx. USD 66 for the tourist e-Visa) - Standard processing time is about 72 hours; apply at least a week ahead to allow for any delays - Approval is emailed as a PDF - print it and present it with your passport and yellow fever certificate at check-in and on arrival, where biometrics are captured

How much does a Chad visa cost for Kenya citizens?

- Tourist e-Visa fee: approx. USD 66, paid online by card - Business e-Visa fee: approx. USD 80-100 - No separate VFS/BLS service fee for the direct e-Visa portal - Standard processing: about 72 hours; there is no guaranteed express option, so build in buffer time before travel

What should Kenya citizens know before traveling to Chad?

- Apply for the e-Visa at least 7-10 days before departure, since Chad has no embassy in Kenya and support queries can take time to resolve - Ensure the yellow fever certificate is valid and carried alongside the e-Visa printout, as it is checked on arrival - Common delay reasons: unclear document scans, mismatched names between the passport and application, or missing invitation letters for business travel - Confirm current security advisories for the specific region of Chad you plan to visit before finalizing travel - Keep both digital and printed copies of the e-Visa approval in case of connectivity issues at the airport

Chad Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Kenyan citizens need a Chad e-Visa, applied for online before travel; the tourist e-Visa costs around USD 66 and typically takes about 72 hours to process.

Guide last updated September 24, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with at least 2 blank pages
Digital passport-style photo, recent, uploaded during the online application
Scanned copy of the passport bio page
Proof of onward/return ticket
Proof of accommodation or invitation letter from a host in Chad
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
Biometrics: captured on arrival at the port of entry, not during the online application
Travel health insurance: recommended

Visa types

Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for use within 90 days of issue, max stay 30-90 days depending on approval, fee approx. USD 66
Business e-Visa: single or multiple entry, requires an invitation letter from a Chadian company or organization, fee approx. USD 80-100
Transit e-Visa: shorter validity for travelers passing through, lower fee approx. USD 40-50

How to apply online

Apply through Chad's official e-Visa portal (linked via the Chadian embassy website); create an account, complete the form and upload the required documents
Pay the fee online by card (approx. USD 66 for the tourist e-Visa)
Standard processing time is about 72 hours; apply at least a week ahead to allow for any delays
Approval is emailed as a PDF - print it and present it with your passport and yellow fever certificate at check-in and on arrival, where biometrics are captured

Fees & processing time

Tourist e-Visa fee: approx. USD 66, paid online by card
Business e-Visa fee: approx. USD 80-100
No separate VFS/BLS service fee for the direct e-Visa portal
Standard processing: about 72 hours; there is no guaranteed express option, so build in buffer time before travel

Tips for Kenya travelers

Apply for the e-Visa at least 7-10 days before departure, since Chad has no embassy in Kenya and support queries can take time to resolve
Ensure the yellow fever certificate is valid and carried alongside the e-Visa printout, as it is checked on arrival
Common delay reasons: unclear document scans, mismatched names between the passport and application, or missing invitation letters for business travel
Confirm current security advisories for the specific region of Chad you plan to visit before finalizing travel
Keep both digital and printed copies of the e-Visa approval in case of connectivity issues at the airport

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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