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  1. Chad

    faq.evisa.answer

    Before
    Yes, and it is now the only way to get one. Since 11 May 2026 every visa application is made on evisa.td (diplomatic and courtesy visas excepted), and a visa issued outside the platform after 21 May 2026 does not allow entry. Apply at least 7 and no more than 90 days before arrival. A new fee grid has been announced, but the platform does not publish the amounts.
    After
    Yes, and it is now the only way to get one. Since 11 May 2026 every visa application is made on evisa.td (diplomatic and courtesy visas excepted), and a visa issued outside the platform after 21 May 2026 does not allow entry. You cannot apply more than 90 days before arrival, and the platform recommends applying at least 7 days ahead. A new fee grid has been announced, but the platform does not publish the amounts.

  2. Chad

    faq.need-visa.answer

    Before
    Yes, unless your passport is exempt. Chad's e-Visa platform lists Barbados, Benin, the Central African Republic, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Mali, Micronesia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Suriname and Togo. Cameroon, a CEMAC member, is not on that list, so Cameroonians should confirm before travel. Everyone else applies online at evisa.td.
    After
    Yes, unless your passport is exempt. Chad's e-Visa platform lists Barbados, Benin, Bermuda, the Central African Republic, Congo, the Cook Islands, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Mali, Micronesia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Suriname and Togo. Cameroon, a CEMAC member, is not on that list. Everyone else applies online at evisa.td.

  3. Chad

    tips.evisa-hedge.text

    Before
    Apply only through evisa.td, 7 to 90 days before you travel — Chad's immigration service says visas issued outside the platform after 21 May 2026 are invalid, fees are not refunded and an issued e-Visa cannot be corrected, so check the form before paying.
    After
    Chad's immigration service says visas issued outside evisa.td after 21 May 2026 are invalid. The platform says you cannot apply more than 90 days before arrival, recommends applying at least 7 days ahead, does not refund fees and cannot correct an e-Visa once issued.

  4. Chad

    tips.border-zones.text

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the northern provinces (Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti), the Lake Chad region and within 30 km of Chad’s other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country, including N’Djamena. The Chad–Sudan border is closed to travellers.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the northern provinces (Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti), western Kanem Province, the Lake Chad region and within 30 km of Chad’s other borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country, including N’Djamena. It says the Chad–Sudan border is closed to travellers, with limited humanitarian exceptions.

  5. Chad

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (4 rows: CF,GQ,GA,CG)

    Before
    CEMAC citizens enter Chad visa-free under the Community's free-movement arrangements. A valid passport or CEMAC travel document suffices for short stays.
    After
    CEMAC citizens enter Chad visa-free under the Community's free-movement arrangements, and Chad's official e-Visa platform lists this country among those whose nationals are exempt from the visa.

  6. Chad

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes

    Before
    CEMAC citizens enter Chad visa-free under the Community's free-movement arrangements. A valid passport or CEMAC travel document suffices for short stays. Cameroon is not on the list of visa-exempt countries on Chad's official e-Visa platform, so confirm with a Chadian mission before travel.
    After
    CEMAC citizens enter Chad visa-free under the Community's free-movement arrangements. Cameroon is not on the list of visa-exempt countries on Chad's official e-Visa platform.

  7. Chad

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (178 rows: AF,AL,DZ,AD,AO,AG,AR,AM,AU,AT,AZ,BS…)

    Before
    Apply online on the official platform evisa.td, at least 7 and no more than 90 days before arrival. Since 21 May 2026 a visa issued outside the platform is invalid for entry.
    After
    Apply online on the official platform evisa.td, no more than 90 days before arrival; the platform recommends applying at least 7 days ahead. Since 21 May 2026 a visa issued outside the platform is invalid for entry.

  8. Chad

    summary

    Before
    Since May 2026 most visitors to Chad must apply for an e-Visa on the official platform evisa.td — a visa issued elsewhere after 21 May 2026 is not valid for entry. Citizens of the CEMAC states and of some 15 other countries on the platform's exemption list enter without a visa. Border regions carry serious security risks.
    After
    Since May 2026 most visitors to Chad must apply for an e-Visa on the official platform evisa.td — a visa issued elsewhere after 21 May 2026 is not valid for entry. Citizens of the CEMAC states and of some 15 other countries on the platform's exemption list enter without a visa. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the whole country, and against all travel to the north, the Lake Chad region and the border areas.

  9. Central African Republic

    faq.yellow-fever.answer

    Before
    Yes. A yellow fever certificate is required for all travelers aged 9 months and over and is checked on arrival in Bangui.
    After
    Yes. The embassy in Washington says yellow fever immunization is required, and the UK FCDO says you must have a yellow fever certificate to pass border control. WHO lists the requirement for travellers aged 9 months and over.

  10. Central African Republic

    faq.safety.answer

    Before
    No. The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui, and Australia advises against all travel. Both say armed groups remain active and that violence can break out without warning, including in Bangui.
    After
    No. The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui, and Australia advises against all travel. Australia says outbreaks of intercommunal violence and armed conflict can happen without warning throughout the country, including in Bangui.

  11. Central African Republic

    faq.how-to-apply.answer

    Before
    Apply in person or by mail at a Central African embassy — Paris, Brussels and Washington handle most Western applicants, and there are missions in several African capitals. Expect to provide a letter of invitation or hotel booking, a yellow fever certificate and a return ticket; allow several weeks.
    After
    Apply at a Central African embassy. The embassy in Washington accepts applications in person or by mail and asks for a flight itinerary, a copy of the yellow fever vaccination card and an invitation letter or hotel reservation; it says visa requests take 72 hours.

  12. Central African Republic

    faq.need-visa.answer

    Before
    Yes, unless you hold a passport from a CEMAC state (Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Gabon or Equatorial Guinea). Everyone else must obtain a visa in advance from a Central African embassy. There is no eVisa and no visa on arrival.
    After
    Yes, unless you hold a passport from a CEMAC state (Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Gabon or Equatorial Guinea). Everyone else must obtain a visa in advance from a Central African embassy.

  13. Central African Republic

    tips.cash-only.text

    Before
    Bring the money you will need in cash. The UK FCDO says there are very few ATMs and most places, including hotels, do not accept international cards; Canada says currency can be exchanged only in Bangui and Berbérati.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says very few ATMs are available in Bangui and that most hotels, supermarkets and restaurants catering to foreigners accept only cash; Canada says currency can be exchanged only in Bangui and Berbérati.

  14. Central African Republic

    tips.no-evisa.text

    Before
    There is no eVisa and no visa on arrival. The visa must be obtained in advance from a Central African embassy (Paris, Brussels, Washington and several African capitals). Diplomatic representation is thin, so plan weeks ahead.
    After
    The visa must be obtained in advance from a Central African embassy. The embassy in Washington says all visa requests take 72 hours, with express processing in 24–48 hours for USD 50 more.

  15. Central African Republic

    countryFacts.safety.text

    Before
    Most governments advise against all travel to the Central African Republic. Armed groups control parts of the country, and violent crime, kidnapping and sudden outbreaks of fighting are real risks even in Bangui. Any travel should be organized with professional security support.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui; Canada and Australia advise against all travel. The FCDO says armed groups continue to occupy areas in the north and south-east, and that homicides, kidnapping and carjacking are frequent outside Bangui; it advises taking professional security advice.

  16. Central African Republic

    countryFacts.payments.text

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the economy is cash-based: only Bangui's major hotels accept credit cards, ATMs are found only in a few banks and hotels in Bangui, and currency can be exchanged only in Bangui and Berbérati. The UK FCDO says most places, including hotels, do not accept international cards.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the economy is cash-based: only Bangui's major hotels accept credit cards, ATMs are found only in a few banks and hotels in Bangui, and currency can be exchanged only in Bangui and Berbérati. Australia's Smartraveller says very few ATMs are available in Bangui and that most hotels, supermarkets and restaurants catering to foreigners accept only cash.

  17. Central African Republic

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket.text

    Before
    Visa applications generally require a return or onward ticket plus proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation.
    After
    The embassy in Washington asks visa applicants for a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation or an invitation letter.

  18. Central African Republic

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance.text

    Before
    No official source states an insurance requirement for entry; the embassy's visa document list does not include it. Medical care is extremely limited and treatment must usually be paid for in advance, so cover including medical evacuation is advisable.
    After
    No official source states an insurance requirement for entry; the embassy's visa document list does not include it. The Government of Canada says health care is very limited and only available in Bangui, that medical expenses must generally be paid before treatment, and advises insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays.

  19. Central African Republic

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever.text

    Before
    Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers aged 9 months and over and is checked on arrival in Bangui.
    After
    The embassy in Washington says yellow fever immunization is required, and the UK FCDO says you must have a yellow fever certificate to pass border control. WHO lists the requirement for travellers aged 9 months and over.

  20. Central African Republic

    visaTypes.embassy-business.fee.notes

    Before
    At the embassy in Washington the fee depends on the length of stay, not the purpose: 150 USD up to one month, 175 USD for 45 days, 250 USD for 2–3 months and 300 USD for 3 months or more; express processing (24–48 hours) costs 50 USD more. An invitation letter from the inviting party in the Central African Republic is required. Other embassies may charge differently.
    After
    At the embassy in Washington the fee depends on the length of stay, not the purpose: 150 USD up to one month, 175 USD for 45 days, 250 USD for 2–3 months and 300 USD for 3 months or more; express processing (24–48 hours) costs 50 USD more. An invitation letter from the inviting party in the Central African Republic is required.

  21. Central African Republic

    visaTypes.embassy-tourist.fee.notes

    Before
    At the embassy in Washington: 150 USD for a short stay of up to one month; 175 USD for 45 days, 250 USD for 2–3 months and 300 USD for 3 months or more. Express processing (24–48 hours) costs 50 USD more. Other embassies may charge differently.
    After
    At the embassy in Washington: 150 USD for a short stay of up to one month; 175 USD for 45 days, 250 USD for 2–3 months and 300 USD for 3 months or more. Express processing (24–48 hours) costs 50 USD more.

  22. Central African Republic

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (5 rows: CM,TD,GQ,GA,CG)

    Before
    CEMAC citizens enter the Central African Republic without a visa under the Community's 2013 Additional Act on free movement, on a valid national ID card or passport, and may stay up to 90 days.
    After
    CEMAC citizens enter the Central African Republic without a visa under the Community's 2013 Additional Act on free movement.

  23. Central African Republic

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (193 rows: AF,AL,DZ,AD,AO,AG,AR,AM,AU,AT,AZ,BS…)

    Before
    Obtain a visa from a Central African embassy before travel (Paris, Brussels, Washington or a regional capital). There is no eVisa and no visa on arrival, and most governments advise against all travel.
    After
    Obtain a visa from a Central African embassy before travel. The embassy in Washington says all travelers must apply for a visa for entry.

  24. Central African Republic

    summary

    Before
    Nearly every nationality must obtain a visa from a Central African embassy before travel — only citizens of fellow CEMAC states (Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea) enter visa-free — and most governments currently advise against all travel to the country because of armed conflict.
    After
    Nearly every nationality must obtain a visa from a Central African embassy before travel — only citizens of fellow CEMAC states (Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea) enter visa-free — and the UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against travel to the country.

  25. Canada

    tips.border-waits

    Before
    US land border crossings can back up for hours at peak times. Check CBSA's published border wait times and consider quieter crossings or off-peak hours.
    After
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