Chad - Info & Facts

Suggested Length of Stay

The recommended length of stay in Chad would be 5-7 Days depending on the number of national parks you visit.

Modes of transport

Roads

Travel by road outside N’Djaména is possible by 4-wheel drive vehicle and permits are usually needed. In rural areas drivers should watch out for livestock. There are no emergency services, so drivers should exercise extreme caution. Security conditions and a lack of housing, food, petrol and vehicle repair facilities have resulted in the government restricting travel, especially in the central and northern areas of the country. Petrol is expensive and petrol stations are not widely available.

Trains

There is no public train network in chad

Taxis

Outside of the capital, Taxis are not recommended.

Flying

Since Air Tchad flights were suspended following safety concerns, there have been no regular scheduled domestic flights.

Health Precautions

Chad is a malaria area and all visitors should seek medical advice regarding the best medication. Vaccinations are recommended for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid and meningococcus. Visitors arriving from a country where yellow fever is a risk require a vaccination.

Food and Drink

Daraba is a traditional dish prepared with okra, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, greens, peanut butter (or peanut paste), and additional ingredients. Esh is a common dish among northern Arabs that consists of boiled millet flour served with a moulah sauce. Jarret de boeuf is a traditional beef and vegetable stew.

Money

The Central African CFA franc is the official currency used in the country of Chad.

Time Zone

Local time is GMT +1.

Visas

Australian citizens must have a valid passport and a visa to enter Chad.

Embassy & Consulate contacts for Chad

Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Chad. For consular assistance, contact the Australian Embassy in Paris.

Australian Embassy, Paris

4 rue Jean Rey

Paris, France

Tel: (33 1) 40 59 33 00

Email: consular.paris@dfat.gov.au

Chad Embassy & Consulate contacts in Australia

Chad does not have an Embassy or consulate in Australia, please contact the Embassy in the USA, Belgium or South Africa for Visa information.

Electricity

Electrical outlets in Chad usually supply electricity at 220 volts, 50Hz. European two-pin plugs with round or flat pins are standard.

Getting there (stopovers)

Ethiopian Airlines fly 5 times a week to Ndjamena from Singapore and Addis Ababa. Emirates, Etihad and Egypt Air also fly into Ndjamena.

Tipping

Small tips for good service are appreciated in Chad. Service charges are not usually included in restaurants and tips of about 10 percent for waiters are acceptable. Taxi fares should be rounded up if the service is good.