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This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security - Local Travel section (removal of advice relating to ongoing police operation in N Djamena) and the Crime section (increase in reports of armed robberies in residential arkansas travel and tourism areas of N'Djamena). The overall level of the advice has not changed. We advise against all travel to within 30km of areas bordering Libya, Nigeria, Niger and the Central African Republic, and to the regions of Sila, Ouaddi, Wadi Fira, Ennedi, Borkou and Tibesti, with the exception arkansas travel and tourism of the town of Faya Largeau in Borkou region. We advise against all but essential travel to the rest of the country, except the capital N'Djamena arkansas travel and tourism to which there are no travel restrictions.
All travel to the regions of Sila, Ouaddi, Wadi Fira, Ennedi, Borkou and Tibesti, with the exception of the town of Faya Largeau in Borkou region, which we advice against all but essential travel. East of the town/city of Abeche (in Ouaddai, Wadi Fira, Sila and Ennedi provinces) along the Sudan border;
Travel arkansas travel and tourism to those parts of the country to which we advise against all but essential travel should only be undertaken provided you are confident that you have in place adequate security precautions to mitigate exposure to violent crime, that your travels are known to the correct Chadian authorities, that you have in place the right permits if required, and that you hold full personal comprehensive travel arkansas travel and tourism insurance.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism and kidnapping. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. You should exercise a high level of vigilance and extreme caution at all times.
There is no British Embassy in Chad.  In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the Honorary Consul in N'Djamena or through the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. If you are not registered with the British High Commission you should register online at LOCATE or contact the main switchboard, 00 237 22 22 05 45.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism and kidnapping. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including arkansas travel and tourism in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. There have been a number of kidnappings in eastern Chad involving NGO workers and business people. The last reported kidnapping involving a western NGO worker was in 2009. You should exercise a high level of vigilance and extreme caution at all times.
You should be aware that the long-standing policy of the British Government is not to make substantive concessions to hostage arkansas travel and tourism takers. The British Government considers that paying ransoms and releasing prisoners increases the risk of further hostage taking.
We advise travellers to exercise vigilance and caution particularly in the capital, and to take reasonable security measures – keep doors locked, windows closed, avoid travelling alone at night and do not carry large sums of money, jewellery, or other valuables. We recommend that you avoid isolated or poorer areas of towns.
We advise against all travel to the following parts of Chad: within 30km of all border areas with the Central African Republic, Niger, Nigeria and Libya. We also advise against all travel to the regions of Tibesti, Borkou, Ennedi, Wadi Fira, Ouaddai and Sila, except the town of Faya Largeau in the region of Borkou where we advise against all but essential travel. 30km north of Faya Largeau, and all travel east of Abeche, along the border with Sudan. arkansas travel and tourism Travel elsewhere in Chad should only be undertaken provided you are confident that you have in place adequate security precautions to mitigate exposure to violent crime, that your travels are known to the correct Chadian arkansas travel and tourism authorities, that you have in place the right permits if required, and that you hold full personal insurance.
If you decide to travel arkansas travel and tourism to Chad, you should exercise caution, seek local advice regularly and, where possible, check this travel advice regularly and ensure you. You should also register with the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon . If you are in Chad you should remain vigilant at all times and in particular, avoid travelling at night. There is no British Embassy in Chad. If you are not registered with the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon, you should register on-line at LOCATE or contact the the main switchboard, 00 237 22 22 05 45.
As a result of the ongoing conflict in Darfur arkansas travel and tourism and inter-ethnic violence in the region, over 260,000 arkansas travel and tourism Sudanese refugees and 130,000 internally displaced persons (IDP) remain living in and around camps in eastern Chad. Whilst the humanitarian situation is still grave and the security situation remains unpredictable, there is increased stability in the east due to the improved security by the Joint Border Force between Sudan and Chad. There has been a steady increase of voluntary IDP returns (nearing 50,000) as a result of this improved stability.  However, banditry in eastern Chad, with acts of violent crime being committed including robbery, rape, kidnap and murder, whilst lessening, still exists. The border arkansas travel and tourism between Chad and Sudan is subject to closure at little notice.
The area bordering Libya is subject to closure, heavily land-mined and the Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti provinces in the north remain unsafe. 100,000 Chadian citizens have returned to Chad over the past 12 months as a result of the conflict in Libya.  Although these have been absorbed by the local community, it has put additional pressure on scarce resources which could lead to increased insecurity.
Road travel in Chad can be dangerous given the state of the roads and quality of driving. Accidents involving motorbikes arkansas travel and tourism are particularly prevalent. Crowds can quickly gather around accident sites and, whilst rarely being violent, can be intimidating. We advise you make contact with the police arkansas travel and tourism or other Chadian authority immediately if you are involved in an accident.
For travel outside the capital, you require authorisation from the Ministry of the Interior, which is normally granted without difficulty after a few days. But roads are poor and often impassable arkansas travel and tourism during the rainy season (July-October), especially in the south. Heavy rains can result in major flooding in many areas, particularly in the south and east.
You should travel in convoy, keep doors locked and carry spare fuel and supplies. Due to the activity of highway bandits, you should not travel by road after dark. Police checkpoints are common: you may be asked to show your passport, driving licence and vehicle registration documents.
The European Commission has published a list of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban or restrictions within the European Union. You should check the following link to see whether this will affect your travel - European Commission Transport - Air .
Sudan and Chad had maintained diplomatic relations even throughout their proxy war. The last clashes were in 2009 between the Chadian army and armed rebels, around Am-Dam and the Goz-Beida area in eastern Chad. However, arkansas travel and tourism on 15 January 2010, the two countries signed agreements to normalise relations and jointly police their common border.
Following the closer co-operation between the two Governments, including joint border patrols, the risk of organised rebel activity has diminished but the threat of indiscriminate banditry has increased in eastern Chad. Although the likelihood of significant rebel activity has fallen, the political and security situation remains uncertain, and could change rapidly.
You should arkansas travel and tourism avoid any demonstrations or large gatherings of people. International news events can sometimes trigger anti-Western demonstrations. Western diplomatic missions have been the focus for previous protests. There is the potential for increased tension on Fridays. The French Embassy in N'Djamena and French interests such as schools and the cultural centre will be closed on Friday 21 September. If you become aware of any nearby protests you should leave the area immediately. You should keep yourself informed of developments, including by regularly checking this advice.
Local laws reflect the fact that Chad is a predominantly Muslim country. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. See Travelling during Ramadan page.
Penalties for the use and possession of drugs are severe and usually include a prison sentence.   Homosexuality is not widely accepted in central African society and some sexual acts between members of the same sex are illegal. arkansas travel and tourism   Photography of military sites, government buildings and airports is prohibited. Other photography requires a government permit.   You should carry identification arkansas travel and tourism at all times (either a residence permit and/or a certified arkansas travel and tourism copy of your passport). Failure to produce arkansas travel and tourism such identification can lead to detention by the police, or delays with nationality identification should you have to leave the country.
British nationals require a visa to visit Chad. To apply for a visa and to obtain further information on entry requirements, please contact the Chadian Embassy in Belgium at 52 Boulevard Lambermont, 1030, Brussels, Tel: +32 2 215 1975, Fax: +32 2 216 3526, Email: ambassade.tchad@chello.be ; or the Chadian Embassy in France at 65 rue des Belles Feuilles, 75116, Paris, Tel: +33 (0)1 45 53 36 75, Fax: +33 (0)1 45 53 16 09.
For information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the Chadian Embassy in Belgium at 52 Boulevard Lambermont, 1030, Brussels, Tel: +32 2 215 1975, Fax: +32 2 216 3526, Email: ambassade.tchad@chello.be ; or the Chadian Embassy in France at 65 rue des Belles Feuilles, 75116, Paris, arkansas travel and tourism Tel: +33 (0)1 45 53 36 75, Fax: +33 (0)1 45 53 16 09.
Contact your GP around eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need