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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Chad.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
Prior to leaving the country, it is advisable to spend local banknotes or to exchange them back into hard currency.
Exchanging XAF in Switzerland may cause problems and result in considerable exchange loss.
Time difference with Switzerland
+/- 0 h; - 1 h during our summer time
Capital
N'Djamena
National language
Official language
French and Arabic
Voltage
220 volt / adapter recommended
Opening hours
Banks
7.00 -13.00 h (Mon - Thu, Sat)
7.00 - 10.30 h (Fri)
Stores
9.00 - 12.30 h and 16.00 - 19.30 h (Tue - Sat)
Other information
Security
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Health situation
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of malaria in certain areas.
Vaccination against yellow fever mandatory.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Security
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Country code for calling Switzerland
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
N'Djaména, Coopération Suisse et Agence consulaire, Quartier Sabangali
Tel. +235 251 73 14
Travel documents for Swiss citizens
Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay with visa, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.
Travelers must report to the police (Police Nationale) within 48 hours of their arrival.
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
Find out more about TravelWhile every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.
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