Do Indians need a visa for Chad?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Chad. Since 11 May 2026 every visa application must be made online through the official portal, evisa.td; visas issued any other way are no longer valid for entry.
Chad visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-Visa | Foreign visitors who are not visa-exempt, for all visa categories except diplomatic and courtesy visas | Shown on the e-Visa | Shown during the online application |
Chad visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| e-Visa | Shown during the online application |
Chad introduced a new visa fee schedule in May 2026, but the portal shows the amount only during the application, so this page does not quote a figure. The portal states that fees are not refunded and that an e-Visa cannot be changed once issued.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, with blank pages
- Completed visa application
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Confirmed return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or address of stay
- Recent bank statements showing funds for the trip
- International certificate of vaccination (yellow fever)
How to apply
Start your application on the official portal, evisa.td.
Complete the online form. Check it carefully: an e-Visa cannot be modified after it is issued.
Pay the fee online. It is not refundable.
Track your application on the portal and travel with the e-Visa once it is issued.
If your e-Visa expires while you are in Chad, apply to the Directorate of Emigration and Immigration to extend it.
Processing time
Not published; the portal recommends applying at least seven days before you enter Chad, and no more than 90 days before.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Chad. Since 11 May 2026 every visa application must be made online through the official portal, evisa.td; visas issued any other way are no longer valid for entry.
e-Visa: Shown during the online application. Chad introduced a new visa fee schedule in May 2026, but the portal shows the amount only during the application, so this page does not quote a figure. The portal states that fees are not refunded and that an e-Visa cannot be changed once issued.
Not published; the portal recommends applying at least seven days before you enter Chad, and no more than 90 days before.
Start your application on the official portal, evisa.td. Complete the online form. Check it carefully: an e-Visa cannot be modified after it is issued. Pay the fee online. It is not refundable. Track your application on the portal and travel with the e-Visa once it is issued. If your e-Visa expires while you are in Chad, apply to the Directorate of Emigration and Immigration to extend it.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 6 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.