🇹🇩Chad

Typically bring

• Valid Indian passport with at least six months remaining validity and at least two blank pages.
• Completed visa application form (often available online or at the mission).
• Recent passport‑size colour photographs meeting the specified dimensions.
• Confirmed round‑trip or onward travel ticket.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (bank statements, salary slips, etc.).
• Hotel reservation or invitation letter from a host in Chad.

Watch out for

• Applying too close to the travel date – processing can take several weeks, so start early.
• Submitting an expired passport or one with insufficient blank pages, which leads to rejection.
• Providing photos that do not meet size or background requirements, causing delays.
• Failing to include a clear invitation or accommodation proof, a common reason for denial.
• Assuming a visa on arrival is available; Chad does not offer that for Indian citizens.

Good to know

• Currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF); ATMs are limited outside major cities, so carry cash.
• Official language is French, with many local languages spoken; basic French phrases help.
• Internet connectivity can be spotty in remote areas; purchase a local SIM card for better coverage in N'Djamena.
• Security situation can be fluid; stay updated on travel advisories and avoid travel after dark in certain regions.
• Health precautions include malaria prophylaxis and up‑to‑date vaccinations; bring a basic medical kit.