South Africa
Chad
Chad visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Chad visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at chadembassy.co.za
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.
Chadian missions in South Africa
- Embassy of Chad in Pretoria
Banket Street 157, 0181 Pretoria
Chad has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Chadian citizens travelling to South Africa
ChadSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Chad
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.
For a trip from South Africa to Chad, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 South African citizens can stay in Chad
How long South African citizens may stay in Chad is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Chad is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Chad’s neighbours for South African citizens
Niger, the Central African Republic and Sudan require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chadian citizens travelling to South Africa
Chadian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Where is the Chadian embassy in South Africa?
The Chadian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Chadian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Can South African citizens enter Chad visa-free?
No; South African citizens 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.