São Tomé and Príncipe
Chad
Chad visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Chad requires a visa from citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Chad visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Chad visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Apply at least 7 and at most 90 days before entry; issuance is automated
Chad’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.td. Processing time, as Chad states it: Apply at least 7 and at most 90 days before entry; issuance is automated.
Where to apply in São Tomé and Príncipe
Chad has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Chadian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for Chad
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to Chad, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Chad at Level 4, do not travel (updated 27 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Chad (updated 4 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Chad (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Chad
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Chad is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
The e-Visa for Chad is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe carry the approval when they travel.
Chad’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Niger, the Central African Republic and Sudan require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Chadian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Chadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between São Tomé and Príncipe and Chad.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Chad?
Chad requires a visa from citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Chad in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Chad has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Chadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Chad visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need an e-Visa for Chad.
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.