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South Africa visa for Chadian citizens

Visa required

South Africa requires Chadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

South African missions in Chad

South Africa has 1 mission in Chad, with its embassy in N'Djamena.

South African citizens travelling to Chad

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Chad to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Chadian citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Chadian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Chadian citizens apply

In Chad, applications go to the South African embassy in N'Djamena, or to a visa centre acting for South Africa; fees, documents and processing times are published by South Africa.

South Africa’s neighbours for Chadian citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Chadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Chad

South African citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chadian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa requires Chadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the South African embassy in Chad?

The South African embassy in Chad is in N'Djamena.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Chad?

South African citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Chadian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Chadian citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.