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Chad Visa for South Africa Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

South African citizens need an e-Visa for Chad — apply online at e-visa.gouv.td before travel; fee around $85-130 depending on visa type, processing 3-5 business days.

Guide last updated October 21, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry
  • Passport-size photo (35x45mm, white background)
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate - mandatory, since South Africa is in the yellow fever endemic zone
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement showing roughly $50/day)
  • Travel health/medical insurance recommended
  • No biometrics required for the e-visa application itself, though fingerprints may be taken on arrival at N'Djamena airport

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa - single entry, valid 90 days from issue, max stay 30 days, fee approx $85
  • Business e-Visa - single/multiple entry, max stay 90 days, fee approx $130
  • Transit visa - up to 72 hours, fee approx $50

How to apply online

  • Apply at the official portal e-visa.gouv.td
  • Create an account and complete the online form
  • Upload your passport bio page, photo, and yellow fever certificate
  • Pay the fee online by card (charged in USD or CFA franc equivalent)
  • Processing time is 3-5 working days
  • Approval arrives by email as a PDF to print and present, along with your passport, on arrival at N'Djamena Hassan Djamous International Airport

Fees & processing time

  • Tourist e-visa: approx $85 (roughly 50,000 CFA francs)
  • Business e-visa: approx $130
  • No separate service fee since the application is direct with the government portal
  • Total cost estimate: $85-$135 including bank card charges
  • Standard processing: 3-5 working days
  • No official express option, so apply with a buffer before travel

Tips for South Africa travelers

  • Apply at least 3-4 weeks before departure to allow for processing delays and the mandatory yellow fever vaccination, which must be given at least 10 days before travel
  • Common rejection reasons: missing yellow fever certificate, blurry passport scans, insufficient onward travel proof
  • Chad has no accessible embassy for most South Africans, so the e-visa portal is the only route - avoid third-party agents claiming to expedite it
  • Check the DIRCO travel advisory for Lake Chad border areas before finalizing your itinerary
  • Visa extensions inside Chad are difficult to obtain, so apply for the correct duration upfront

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.