Chad

As entry restrictions may change at short notice, we advise you to contact your travel agency, or the nearest Embassy of Chad, to ensure that you have accurate information for your specific purpose prior to departure. There should be at least six months' validity on your passport on the expected date of departure from Chad.

Travellers are advised to exercise caution in Chad. Violent crimes such as armed robbery and kidnapping do occur, and petty crimes such as pickpocketing and purse snatching are common. Crime is more prevalent at night, particularly in urban areas and isolated locations. If you are a victim of violent crime, do not resist as it could lead to an escalation in violence. Exercise caution when using taxis or public transport. Use only registered taxis.

Civil unrest can break out with little warning and sometimes lead to localised violence. Local authorities may impose curfews during times of unrest. Avoid protests, rallies and demonstrations. Monitor local media and sources for developments which may affect your safety and follow the advice of local authorities.

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Prior to your travel, consult your doctor for travel health advice regarding vaccinations required or recommended and purchase comprehensive travel insurance.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is a risk of yellow fever transmission in Chad. To fully protect yourself against yellow fever during your travels, you are advised to receive the yellow fever vaccination 10 days before your travels. All travellers, including Singapore residents, who arrive in Singapore from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (i.e. regardless of area, city or region) are required to have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate and present it to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer at the immigration counter upon arrival to Singapore.

The International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is only considered valid 10 days after vaccination and the validity lasts for the life of the person vaccinated.

Travellers without a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate (e.g. unvaccinated individuals, including those who are ineligible to receive the vaccination, such as children aged 1 year old and below and individuals with contraindications, and travellers whose certificate has yet to become valid), are liable to be quarantined under Section 31 of the Infectious Disease Act for six days from date of departure from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. Quarantine must be served at designated vector-free government quarantine facilities. Non-residents who refuse quarantine will be denied entry into Singapore.

Please refer to CDA website https://www.cda.gov.sg/public/diseases/yellow-fever for more information on yellow fever.

Please refer to MFA’s general travel advice for Singaporeans before you travel overseas.