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Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit TD?

Yes, a visa is required. Hong Kong SAR passport holders lost Chad's visa-free entry (the brief Dec 2024 exemption was withdrawn in late 2025), so you must obtain a visa before travel. The simplest route is Chad's official eVisa at evisa.td (single entry); an embassy/consular visa is the alternative, including for multiple entries. Chad launched its electronic visa system (evisa.td) on 11 December 2024 and has progressively moved all standard visa applications online (the platform became mandatory for non-diplomatic categories in May 2026). Hong Kong was briefly added to Chad's visa-exempt list in December 2024, but that exemption was withdrawn in late 2025. As of 31 May 2026, an ORDINARY HK SAR passport holder traveling to Chad for tourism must hold a visa. The practical channel is the official online eVisa (single entry, typically valid up to 90 days, ~USD 107, processed in around 10 days); a regular visa from a Chadian embassy/consulate remains available and is required for multiple entries. Note that all arrivals must complete police registration within 72 hours, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
Hong Kong (PR)Living in Hong Kong as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance→
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (electronic visa) via evisa.td; embassy visa also available
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry (single-entry eVisa)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (eVisa); multiple entry via embassy only
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. USD 107 (eVisa government fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
Around 10 business days
standard track
Validity
Typically valid for entry within 90 days of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
As an ORDINARY HK SAR passport holder you require a visa for Chad; the prior 2024 visa-free exemption was withdrawn in late 2025. Plan to apply before departure.
· HK SAR ordinary passport· Apply before travel
/02
Gather your documents
Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, a white-background passport photo, return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation or invitation, proof of funds, and your yellow fever vaccination certificate.
· 6-month passport validity· Yellow fever certificate
/03
Apply on the official portal
Create an application at the official portal evisa.td, complete the form, and upload your documents. Avoid third-party sites that add markups.
· evisa.td only
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the government eVisa fee (approx. USD 107) online by card. Keep the payment receipt.
· Card payment· ~USD 107
/05
Wait for approval and download
Processing takes roughly 10 business days. Once approved, download and print the eVisa approval to present on arrival.
· ~10 business days· Print approval
/06
Register with police on arrival
After entering Chad you must register with the local police within 72 hours of arrival, regardless of nationality.
· Police registration· Within 72 hours
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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HK SAR ordinary passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
required
Approved Chad eVisa (printed copy)
required
Recent passport-size photo, white background
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Return or onward flight ticket
required
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
eVisa fee payment confirmation/receipt
required
Travel/medical insurance
recommended
Plan for police registration within 72 hours of arrival
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa government fee~USD 107Single-entry tourist eVisa via evisa.td
Embassy single-entry visaVaries (approx. USD 100-150)Alternative to eVisa; confirm with consulate
Yellow fever vaccinationVaries by clinicMandatory certificate; cost depends on provider in HK
Total estimateUSD 107 — USD 160incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official eVisa (evisa.td)
~10 business days
Recommended route for ordinary HK passport holders; single entry, applied and paid online.
Embassy/consular visa
Varies; allow 2-3 weeks
Needed for multiple-entry; processed by a Chadian diplomatic mission.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
HK visa exemption withdrawn
Hong Kong's brief 2024 visa-free listing was cancelled in late 2025, so a visa is now required.
High
/02
eVisa now the standard channel
Chad moved standard visa applications to the online evisa.td platform, making the eVisa the practical route.
High
/03
Yellow fever requirement
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry to Chad.
Medium
/04
Single-entry limitation
The eVisa is single entry only; travelers needing multiple entries must use an embassy.
Medium
/05
Mandatory police registration
All visitors must register with police within 72 hours of arrival.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
HK to Chad route verified
Confirmed via Chad visa policy and official evisa.td portal that HK SAR ordinary passport holders now require a visa (2024 exemption withdrawn in late 2025); eVisa is the practical channel.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa for Chad?—
Yes. Although Hong Kong was briefly visa-exempt in late 2024, that exemption was withdrawn in 2025. HK SAR ordinary passport holders now need a visa, most easily an eVisa from evisa.td.
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