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22 Jun 2021
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Visa from Nigeria to Chad
- According to the visa policy of Chad, Nigerians hoping to visit the country do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Visitors can also extend their stay beyond the 90-day validity by applying to the immigration department in Chad.
- Citizens of Nigeria must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Chad. The passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Visitors are also expected to have an onward or return tickets and any other documents pertinent to their next destination.
- Nigerians visiting Chad also need to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- An airport tax of XAF 5,000 and a security tax of XAF 3,000 is levied on tourist when exiting Chad. Students and Diplomatists are exempt from this tax.
- Nigerians visiting Chad with pets must be accompanied by a veterinarian good health certificate issued at point of origin and a rabies vaccination certificate is also required.
- Mandatory police registration is required for all visitors within 72 hours of arrival.
- There are no direct flights options available from Nigeria to N'Djamena, Chad, travelling from Lagos however, will require one stopover, while flights from Abuja would require two.
- Intending visitors can get to N'Djamena, Chad from any international airport in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja.
- ASKY, Air Cote D'Ivoire and EgyptAir are some of the carriers that fly from Nigeria to Chad.
- The estimated flight duration from Lagos to N'Djamena, Chad is 7 hours, 25 minutes and 1 hour, 40 minutes from Abuja.
- While Chad is home to diverse religious demography, Islam is currently the religion practised by a vast majority of Chad’s population.
- The time zone currently in use in Chad is the West Africa Standard Time ( GMT+1 ), the same as Nigeria.
- Moving around in Chad is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes minibuses - as there are no trains in Chad, it is the most convenient way to get around N'Djamena-, Chad taxis, car rentals and domestic flights.
- The power and socket plug used in Chad are of Type D and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Chad has a hot and tropical climate, the southern rainy season is from May-October, and the central rains from June-September. The north has very little rain all year. The dry season is often windy, and cooler during the evenings.
- The best time to visit Chad is from the dry season months of November to May, you will enjoy spectacular game viewing opportunities during this period.
- Chad has two official languages, French and Modern Standard Arabic, and over 120 indigenous languages.
- Jarret de boeuf, La Bouillie and Esh are common dishes in Chad that tourists can try out.
- In business and trade situations, Chadian Arabic is often used as a lingua franca. In N'Djamena, the capital city, some people will speak English as well as French and Arabic; however, it is advised to learn basic phrases in French and Arabic to help navigate communication with the people.
- Zakouma National Park, Abeche market and National Museum are tourists sites to visit in Chad.
