How Indian passport holders get a visa for Chad: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa (launched Dec 2024) — ⚠️ MEA advisory zone
- Government fee: Approximately ₹20,000 (~USD 240) for a 30-90 day tourist visa.
- Processing time: 3-10 working days standard.
- Maximum stay: 30-90 days per entry depending on visa type.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 25/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Proof of funds
- Cover letter explaining purpose
How & where to apply
Chad launched its eVisa system on 11 December 2024. Apply online via the official portal or at the Embassy of Chad in New Delhi (C-12, C Block, Moti Bagh, Anand Niketan). Conflicting sources mention visa-free entry for some — verify with the Embassy before relying on it. Chad visa info
Transit & connections
Airside transit through N'Djamena (NDJ) for non-Chadian destinations does not require entry.
How Chad compares in Africa
With an ease score of 25/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. Chad uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇩 Chad | eVisa (launched Dec 2024) — ⚠️ MEA advisory zone | Approximately ₹20,000 (~USD 240) for a 30-90 day tourist visa. | 3-10 working days standard. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
⚠️ MEA advisory in force due to terrorism risks and Lake Chad basin instability. Most travellers are NGO / oil industry — very limited tourism. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://eoindjamena.gov.in/pages/NjA,
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Chad?
eVisa (launched Dec 2024) — ⚠️ MEA advisory zone. ⚠️ MEA advisory in force due to terrorism risks and Lake Chad basin instability. Most travellers are NGO / oil industry — very limited tourism. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Chad visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-size photo; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Proof of funds; Cover letter explaining purpose
How long does a Chad visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 3-10 working days standard.. Government fee: Approximately ₹20,000 (~USD 240) for a 30-90 day tourist visa.. Maximum stay: 30-90 days per entry depending on visa type..
How do Indians apply for a Chad visa?
Chad launched its eVisa system on 11 December 2024. Apply online via the official portal or at the Embassy of Chad in New Delhi (C-12, C Block, Moti Bagh, Anand Niketan). Conflicting sources mention visa-free entry for some — verify with the Embassy before relying on it. Official source: https://eoindjamena.gov.in/pages/NjA,
Is a Chad visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 25/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Chad visa online or on arrival?
Chad uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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