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

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay - Completed online e-Visa application with a scanned passport bio page - Digital passport photo, 35x45mm, white background - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter) - Return or onward flight ticket - Proof of sufficient funds for the stay - Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory) - Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured on arrival at N'Djamena International Airport - Travel health insurance: recommended

What types of visas can China citizens get for Chad?

- Tourist e-Visa: single entry, up to 90 days, fee approximately USD 160 (includes government and processing fees) - Business e-Visa: single entry, up to 90 days, requires an invitation letter from a Chadian company, fee approximately USD 160-200 - Multiple-entry visa: available only via a Chadian embassy/consulate, not through the e-Visa portal

How do China citizens apply for a Chad visa?

- Apply through the official e-Visa portal linked from the Chadian embassy site (ambassade-tchad.org) at least 1-2 weeks before travel - Steps: register online, complete the application, upload passport scan and photo, pay the fee by card, submit for review - Fee: approximately USD 160, payable online by credit/debit card - Processing time: typically 3-7 working days - Approval arrives as an e-Visa authorization letter by email; present it with your passport at check-in and on arrival, where a final biometrics step is completed

How much does a Chad visa cost for China citizens?

- E-Visa fee: approximately USD 160 (government + processing fees combined) - No separate VFS/BLS fee since the application is processed directly online - Total cost estimate: USD 160-180 - Standard processing time: 3-7 working days - No widely advertised express service; apply with buffer time given occasional processing delays

What should China citizens know before traveling to Chad?

- Apply at least two weeks ahead of travel to allow for processing delays common on this portal - Common rejection reason: mismatched photo specifications or an illegible passport scan - Keep both a printed and digital copy of the e-Visa approval letter - Carry your yellow fever certificate separately, as it's checked on arrival - Extensions are handled by the Direction Générale de la Migration in N'Djamena before the 90-day validity expires

Chad Visa for China Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Chinese citizens can apply for a Chadian e-Visa online before travel, valid for a single entry of up to 90 days, with a total fee of around USD 160 including service charges.

Guide last updated October 3, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
Completed online e-Visa application with a scanned passport bio page
Digital passport photo, 35x45mm, white background
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Return or onward flight ticket
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured on arrival at N'Djamena International Airport
Travel health insurance: recommended

Visa types

Tourist e-Visa: single entry, up to 90 days, fee approximately USD 160 (includes government and processing fees)
Business e-Visa: single entry, up to 90 days, requires an invitation letter from a Chadian company, fee approximately USD 160-200
Multiple-entry visa: available only via a Chadian embassy/consulate, not through the e-Visa portal

How to apply online

Apply through the official e-Visa portal linked from the Chadian embassy site (ambassade-tchad.org) at least 1-2 weeks before travel
Steps: register online, complete the application, upload passport scan and photo, pay the fee by card, submit for review
Fee: approximately USD 160, payable online by credit/debit card
Processing time: typically 3-7 working days
Approval arrives as an e-Visa authorization letter by email; present it with your passport at check-in and on arrival, where a final biometrics step is completed

Fees & processing time

E-Visa fee: approximately USD 160 (government + processing fees combined)
No separate VFS/BLS fee since the application is processed directly online
Total cost estimate: USD 160-180
Standard processing time: 3-7 working days
No widely advertised express service; apply with buffer time given occasional processing delays

Tips for China travelers

Apply at least two weeks ahead of travel to allow for processing delays common on this portal
Common rejection reason: mismatched photo specifications or an illegible passport scan
Keep both a printed and digital copy of the e-Visa approval letter
Carry your yellow fever certificate separately, as it's checked on arrival
Extensions are handled by the Direction Générale de la Migration in N'Djamena before the 90-day validity expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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