Basic Travel Requirements for Burundians visiting
Chad
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Chadian Visa.
- A Burundian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2” x 2”) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Chad Visa for Burundians
Facts about Chad
Tourism in Chad is not a major industry but the country still attracts a number of tourists each year. Visitors in Chad are usually excited by the hunting capabilities in the country. Zakouma National Park is also a great destination for tourists. The park is the oldest national park in the country and it houses lions, elephants and a host of other animals.
The country is named after the ‘Lake Chad’ which is the largest wetland in Chad and the second largest in Africa. French and Arabic are the most popular languages in the country. The country has over 200 ethnic groups. Crude oil became the country’s primary source of exporting income in 2003, usurping the cotton industry.
Homosexuality is seriously frowned at in Chad. People caught in this act will serve prison sentence ranging from 3 months to 2 years and incur a fine of between 50,000 and 500,000 CFA. Foreigners should ensure they are in possession of a valid means of identification at all times.
Types of Chad Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 1 week | 90 days |
| Business visa | 1 week | 90 days |
General Requirements for Chad Visa
- A Burundian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2” x 2”) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Chad Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Burundians can apply for a Chad tourist visa if their intention is to travel to the country for tourism.
- This visa is valid for 90 days and is extendable to 180 days with extra fees.
- The currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Chad is 5 million CFA.
- The Central African CFA franc is the official currency of Chad. ATMs are unreliable so it is advised that you carry enough cash.
- Exporting local currency is prohibited and the export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared upon arrival.
- Travelers traveling with the amount of more than 5 million CFA must have it declared at the point of entry.
- Applicants are required to provide a World Health Organization (WHO) card with a yellow fever vaccination.
- First-time tourists must obtain a registration stamp through the National Police within 72 hours of arrival.
- Travelers in Chad are advised to avoid the following areas:
- The Lake Chad area, which shares a water border with Borno, Nigeria, a Boko Haram stronghold.
- The regions of Ennedi-Est, Ennedi-Ouest, Borkou, and Tibesti.
- The Presidential Palace Compound on Avenue Felix Eboue in N’Djamena (do not stop your vehicle in front of this compound and avoid driving by it at night).
- While in Chad, you are required to adhere to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.
- You must always carry an acceptable form of identification. You may be taken in for questioning by the police if you are unable to produce identification on demand.
- Convictions for possessing, using, and/or trafficking of illegal drugs may result in long prison sentences and heavy fines.
- All photography requires a permit issued by the Ministry of Public Security and Immigration.
- It is illegal to take pictures of military sites, official buildings, airports, and public monuments. Such sites are not always clearly marked.
- Satellite phones are illegal. Travelers using satellite phones risk arrest and seizure of phones. Cellular phones are widely used. SIM cards can be purchased locally and used with a compatible cell phone. The two major network providers in Chad are Tigo and Airtel.
Chad Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Burundians going on a business trip to Chad should apply for the Chad business visa.
- A business letter from the applicant’s company in Burundi or the host company in Chad should be provided.
- The letter should be printed on company letterhead and should be addressed to the Embassy of Chad.
- The letter should briefly introduce the applicant by specifying employment status/position held in the company by the applicant, the nature of the business to be conducted, the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Chad, the duration of stay and the sponsor of the trip.
- The business letter must state if the host in Chad will be financially responsible for the applicant during the duration of the required stay in Chad.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Burundi is required. The letter must state that the employer is aware of the trip the applicant is going on.
- Proof of sufficient funds must be provided. This should come in the form of a recent bank statement.
Chad Visa Fees
Tourist visa
250.00 (USD)
Business visa
250.00 (USD)
Chad Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Burundi
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Chad currently does not maintain an embassy in Burundi. Citizens of Burundi are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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