BahamasChad

Bahamian passport · policy checked 17 Jul 2026

Visa required

Apply before you travel.

30

days

on a tourist visa

Not published

no official Chad figure

10

days

processing time

Embassy

apply in advance

How Bahamian citizens apply for a Chad visa

  1. Lodge your application at the Chad embassy or consulate that serves your region, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗

Chad visa cost for Bahamian citizens

  • Chad e-Visa (short stay, all ordinary visa categories via evisa.td)

    short-stay e-visa previously issued as 90-day multiple-entry; validity under new May 2026 tariff schedule not publicly enumerated

    not published

  • Embassy sticker visa (discontinued)

    not published

Official schedule · evisa.td ↗Fee schedule checked 2 Jul 2026

Chad visa types for Bahamian citizens

e-Visa Touristique (Tourist e-Visa) - ExpressTourist

30 dayssingle entry3d processingonline

Fast-track short-stay visa for tourism, sightseeing, and leisure visits to Chad with 72-hour processing.

Express processing track confirmed in evisa.td/articles/11 (note-circulaire): '72 heures' turnaround. Same conditions as standard tourist e-Visa. Fee set by Arrêté conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026 - exact amount not published in publicly-accessible portal pages. Applications must be submitted at least 7 days before travel.

Official page ↗
e-Visa Touristique (Tourist e-Visa) - StandardTourist

30 dayssingle entry10d processingonline

Short-stay visa for tourism, sightseeing, and leisure visits to Chad. Applied for online via the official evisa.td platform.

The note-circulaire (evisa.td/articles/11) explicitly references 15-day and 30-day visa durations and states 'extension of visa is authorised only once for visas of 15 and 30 days.' The 30-day option is the standard tourist stay. Exact fee not published in publicly-accessible pages of evisa.td; set by Arrêté conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026. Must apply at least 7 days before travel and no more than 60 days in advance. Yellow fever vaccination certificate required at immigration. All visitors must register with police within 72 hours of arrival. Processing may be extended during high-volume periods.

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e-Visa d'Affaires (Business e-Visa) - ExpressBusiness

30 dayssingle entry3d processingonline

Fast-track business visa for commercial visits to Chad with 72-hour processing.

Express track (72 hours) confirmed in the note-circulaire. Same documentation requirements as standard business e-Visa. Fee amount not published publicly.

Official page ↗
e-Visa d'Affaires (Business e-Visa) - StandardBusiness

30 dayssingle entry10d processingonline

Short-stay visa for business meetings, conferences, commercial activities, and professional visits to Chad.

The evisa.td platform explicitly states it 'covers all visa categories' (all visa categories per the new tariff grid). Business visas require invitation letter from a Chadian company/organisation, and depending on the inviting entity type (private individual, private company, public institution, international organisation) different supporting documents are required per the note-circulaire. Notarised and legalised invitation is required for private invitees. Exact fee set by Arrêté conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026 - not published publicly. Must apply 7-60 days in advance.

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e-Visa de Transit (Transit e-Visa)Transit

15 dayssingle entry10d processingonline

Short-stay visa permitting transit through Chad en route to a third country.

Transit is one of the standard visa purposes processed through evisa.td. The note-circulaire references 15-day visas as one of the two standard durations (alongside 30-day). Transit visas most commonly correspond to the 15-day stay. Exact fee set by Arrêté conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026 - not publicly disclosed. Note: aggregators mention a 48-hour airside transit exemption but this is NOT confirmed on any official Chad government page and is not recorded here.

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Visa de Longue Durée / Visa de Résidence (Long-Stay / Residence Visa)Other

multiple entryonline

Visa for foreigners intending to reside in Chad for extended periods, including for work, study, family reunification, or other long-term purposes.

The evisa.td platform states it covers 'all visa categories' under the new tariff decree. Long-stay and residence permits are distinct from short-stay tourist/business e-visas and would fall under separate categories within the same platform. The note-circulaire references 'work contracts' and 'employment documentation' as supporting documents, indicating work/long-stay visa categories exist within the system. Specific fee, validity, and duration details for long-stay visas are not published in the publicly-accessible pages of evisa.td. The Arrêté conjoint n°033/PR/PM/MFBEPCI/MSPI/2026 governs all fees.

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Visa Diplomatique / de Courtoisie (Diplomatic/Courtesy Visa)Diplomatic

Visa issued to holders of diplomatic passports and courtesy visa recipients; remains under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Explicitly excluded from the evisa.td online platform per the article on new tariffs: 'Les visas diplomatiques et de courtoisie relèvent de la compétence exclusive du Ministère des Affaires Étrangères' (Diplomatic and courtesy visas fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). The Chad Embassy Paris 2019 document (ambatchadparis.fr) states visa is free ('gratuit') for holders of Diplomatic or Service passports. Additionally, Circulaire 002/MSPI/SG/2017 grants visa-free entry (no visa required) to holders of diplomatic passports from 20 specific countries. These are processed through Chadian embassies and missions abroad, not through evisa.td.

Official page ↗

Chad visa policy, fees & entry rules in full →

Chad visa for Bahamian citizens - FAQ

Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Chad?

Yes - Bahamian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Chad embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Bahamian citizens need for Chad?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Chad visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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