• Language(s): French, Arabic, many local dialects
• Capital City: N'Djamena
• Local Time: GMT +1
• Currency: CFA Franc (XAF 1 = 100 Centimes)
• Notes: XAF: 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000
• Coins: XAF: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500
• Dialling Code: 235
• Electricity: 220/380V AC 50Hz

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Holders of a National Identity Card or a passport expired a maximum of 6 years issued to nationals of Cameroon, Central African Rep, Chad, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Niger & Togo.

• Ndjamena (NDJ)

Chad is a developing country in north central Africa with one of the lowest per capita incomes in the world. Chad faces challenges in the areas of political stability and economic development. Years of war, drought, and famine have severely damaged the country's institutions and its infrastructure. Facilities for tourism are limited. The capital is N'Djamena.

Climate: The north is dominated by the Sahara desert and is practically rainless with hot temperatures throughout the year. The south experiences a wet season between May-Sep.

Clothing: Lightweights with warmer clothing for evenings. Leather or canvas shoes, hat and raincoat. For safaris a stout pair of walking shoes is recommended together with clothing of natural shades (avoid white and bright colours.