Do Tonga citizens need a visa for Chad?
Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.
Tonga passport holders can currently enter 105 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 51 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Chad admits 16 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).
Documents required for the Chad e-Visa
- Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
- Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
- Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
- Return or onward ticket
- Payment card for the government fee
General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.
Chad e-Visa processing time
3–10 business days (estimate). This is a general estimate for this type of application, not an official figure. Apply well before your travel date.
Chad e-Visa cost
We have not verified the official government fee for Tonga citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.
With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.
How to apply for the Chad e-Visa
- Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
- Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
- Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
- Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.
Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Chad – government portal).
Entry tips for Chad
- Local currency is Central African CFA franc (XAF) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
- Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
- An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.
Chad at a glance
| Capital | N'Djamena |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Languages | Arabic, French |
Sources & last verified
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Chad – government portal — official link, automated check failed | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO — Chad entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Embassy | The embassy or consulate of Chad in your country of residence | — |
The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.