Basics
Sockets & plugs
Chad uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D, Type E and Type F.
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Money
Currency
Chad uses the Central African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XAF.
Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.
Tipping
Tipping is quite common in Chad and it's good etiquette to leave one. How much money you leave depends on the service and how happy you were with it.
ATMs
Automatic teller machines (local name: Distributeur automatique de billets (DAB)) are rare in Chad. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.
You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Communications
Internet
Internet speed in Chad is on average 1.2 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Chad is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Mobile phone
Chad uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Chad upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Dial code
To call Chad, dial +, then 235 (the country code for Chad), then the area code and the local number.
For local calls within Chad, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
Health & safety
LGBTIQ+
Homosexual practices are illegal in Chad. Punishment includes imprisonment and a fine.
Same-sex marriage is not recognized.
Vaccinations
The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.
Travel advisories
Alerts are issued for short-term events we think you should know about when planning travel to a country.
