Chad transit visa

You can transit without a visa if you stay inside the airport and continue to a third country within 48 hours on the same plane or the first connecting plane. A separate transit visa is not described.

Ways to get a Chad transit visa

Transit without a visa
Transit without a visa
Travellers continuing to a third country within 48 hours on the same plane or the first connecting plane, without leaving the airport.
Stay
Up to 48 hours inside the airport.

Who doesn't

Travellers who meet all the airport transit conditions do not need a visa for that transit.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?: Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport: The transit exemption does not allow you to leave the airport. If you leave, the usual entry requirements apply.
Longest transit: 48 hours
Transit without a visa: Stay inside the airport. Continue to a third country within 48 hours on the same plane or the first connecting plane.

Good to know

Do not leave the airport.
Continue to a third country within 48 hours.
Travel on the same plane or the first connecting plane.
Application details for travellers who do not meet these conditions are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Chad?

Travellers who meet all the airport transit conditions do not need a visa for that transit.

How long can I stay on a Chad transit visa?

Up to 48 hours inside the airport.

How long can I stay in transit in Chad?

Up to 48 hours, if you meet the conditions. Stay inside the airport. Continue to a third country within 48 hours on the same plane or the first connecting plane.

Can I stay inside the airport in Chad without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: The transit exemption does not allow you to leave the airport. If you leave, the usual entry requirements apply.

What rules do I have to follow on a Chad transit visa?

Do not leave the airport. Continue to a third country within 48 hours. Travel on the same plane or the first connecting plane.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for Chad?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Chad visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a transit visa for Chad be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Chad transit visa rules?

On Chad's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my transit visa once I am in Chad?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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