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Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Required by all except those continuing their journey within 48 hours by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding tickets with reserved seats and valid travel documents. All visitors must register at the Sûreté (immigration department) within 72 hours of arrival; two passport photographs are also required.

Ordinary visa (includes visas issued for business or touristic purposes): Eur;17 (single-entry); Eur;100 (multiple-entry).

One month.

Single parents or adults travelling alone with children should be aware that documentary evidence of parental responsibility may be requested.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information for details. In countries with no Chadian representation, French consulates may deal with applications.

(a) Valid passport. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Two application forms. (d) Letters of recommendation from employer (for business visits). (e) Valid return ticket. (f) Fee. (g) Yellow fever vaccination certificate, provided upon arrival. Failure to do so may result in a further vaccination being administered, for which a charge will be made.

Three.

Embassy of Chad in France
65 rue des Belles Feuilles, 75116 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4553 3675.

Embassy of Chad in the USA
2002 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 462 4009.
Website: www.chadembassy.org

BP 86, N’Djaména, Chad
Tel: 522 303.

65 rue des Belles Feuilles, 75116 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4553 3675.

2002 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 462 4009.
Website: www.chadembassy.org

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A yellow fever certificate is required from travellers over one year of age.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Chad. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. See the Health appendix for more information.

Immunisations or boosters for typhoid and polio are recommended.

Risk of malaria (and of other insect-borne diseases) exists all year throughout the country. The malignant falciparum form is prevalent. Resistance to chloroquine is reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid all dairy products. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present, but only in the south and southeast of the country. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. River blindness (onchocerciasis) and sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis) are also prevalent. Meningococcal meningitis occurs, particularly in the savannah areas during the dry season (November to May). Immunisation against diphtheria and hepatitis B should be considered for longer visits. Hepatitis A and E are widespread in the region (especially in the north and east of Chad). Between June and August 2004 there were 672 cases/21 deaths of acute jaundice syndrome (AJS) in Coz Amer, where lies a camp of Sudanese refugees - and the hepatitis E virus has been confirmed. There has also been anoutbreak of measles in N’Djaména and the surrounding southern provinces. HIV/AIDS is prevalent.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Medical facilities are poor, particularly in the north, and health insurance (to include emergency repatriation) is essential.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Apr 13 National Day. Apr 17 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 Liberation of Africa (anniversary of the OAU’s foundation). Aug 11 Independence Day. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 28 Proclamation of the Republic. Dec 1 Day of Liberty and Democracy. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Apr 9 Easter Monday. Apr 13 National Day. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 Liberation of Africa (anniversary of the OAU’s foundation).

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.