VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa: Chad, for stays up to 3 months to Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Rep, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo & holders of a re-entry or residence permit.
With the exception of travel solely to N'djamena, a special permit must be obtained from the Minister of the Interior for travel to all other parts of Chad. This is only obtainable on arrival & processing can take a considerable time.
TRANSIT VISAS: Required by all except those as noted above and persons continuing their journey to a third country within 48 hours by the same or first connecting aircraft without leaving the airport, provided holding confirmed tickets & documentation.
HEALTH: (Compulsory vaccinations:) Yellow fever certificate required by all. It is also recommended that travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month have the following up to date immunisations: Cholera, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, meningitis, polio, TB, tetanus & typhoid.
Malaria exists all year throughout the country.
WEATHER: The north is dominated by the Sahara desert and is practically rainless with hot temperatures throughout the year. The south experiences a wet season between May-Sep.
All passports must be valid for six months.
