Quick answer
To apply for a Chad Business Visa (work) from South Africa, you must be a South African passport holder requiring a visa [1]. You need to submit a completed application form [4], two colour passport photos [5], a return airline ticket [6], a letter of invitation from the person or company in Chad [7], proof of funds [7], a copy of your yellow fever inoculation certificate [7], proof of accommodation [9], and an employment letter from your employer in South Africa . If self-employed, provide particulars of your business . Processing takes 3-5 working days .
Key facts
Am I eligible?
General requirements
- Application form completed
- 2 colour photos per applicant
- Return ticket
- Proof of means of subsistence
- Proof of accommodation
- Employment letter from employer in SA confirming status
- If self employed, particulars of employment/business
- Minors (younger than 20) consent form signed by both parents
- All minors (under 20) traveling out of South Africa must have an original unabridged birth certificate
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Requirements in detail
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of return and have at least 2 blank pages facing each other. A copy of the information pages is also required.
The visa application form must be completed.
Two color photographs per applicant are required.
A return ticket is required.
For business visas, a letter of invitation from a person or company in Chad is required.
A copy of the yellow fever inoculation certificate is required.
Proof of means of subsistence is required.
A copy of confirmed accommodation showing the name and address of hotels is required.
A letter from employer in South Africa confirming status, or particulars of employment/business if self-employed.
For minors under 20, a consent form signed by both parents and an original unabridged birth certificate are required.
Documents you'll need
- Completed application form [4]
- 2 colour passport photos [5]
- Return airline ticket [6]
- Letter of invitation from person or company in Chad [7]
- Proof of funds [7]
- Copy of yellow fever inoculation certificate [7]
- Proof of accommodation (confirmed hotel showing name and address) [9]
- Employment letter from employer in SA confirming status
- If self-employed, particulars of employment/business
This list adjusts automatically based on your nationality and category.
How to apply
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for a Chad visa?
Requirements include a completed application form, 2 colour photos, return ticket, proof of means of subsistence, proof of accommodation, employment letter or business particulars, and for minors, consent forms and unabridged birth certificates.
Related visas
Sources
One numbered entry per specific claim — several entries may point to the same underlying document, each with its own locator.
- [1]
Passport A valid passport is required, with a minimum of 2 blank pages facing each other, Valid for 6 Months after date of return
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHAD VISA · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [2]
Please, make sure you have the following: Physical presence at the Embassy Application form to be completed Employment letter from employer Proof of accommodation or hotel from Chad An invitat
REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD - Global Visa · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [3]
Visa required for South African passport holders
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHAD VISA · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [4]
Business visa requires invitation letter
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHAD VISA · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [5]
Yellow fever certificate required
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHAD VISA · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [6]
Proof of funds required
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHAD VISA · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [7]
Processing time 3-5 working days
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHAD VISA · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [8]
Requirements for a Chad visa
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHAD VISA · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [9]
Chad visa requirements from embassy
REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD - Global Visa · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced
This page reflects Chad's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Chad's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.