Costa RicaChad: e-Visa

Costa RicaChad

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Chad?

e-Visa

Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Chad, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.td (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance10,752 km, straight line (~13h 9m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Chad21 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Chad passport holders visiting Costa Rica: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Chad

Costa Rica passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Rwanda

Other visa-free destinations for Costa Rica passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Chad?

Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Chad, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Chad from Costa Rica?

About 10,752 km in a straight line, roughly ~13h 9m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Chad?

Central African CFA franc (XAF).

What is the emergency number in Chad?

17 / 18 / 2251-4242.

What time zone is Chad in?

Ndjamena (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to N'Djamena?

N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), about 3 km away.

How many countries can enter Chad without a visa?

21 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Chad visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Costa Rica passport holders visit without a visa instead of Chad?

Rwanda.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Costa Rica

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, sharing a maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of nearly 51,180 km2 (19,760 sq mi); the capital and largest city is San José, home to around 350,000 residents and two million people in the surrounding metropolitan area.

CapitalSan Jose

RegionCentral America

Population5.2M

Area51,100 km²

CurrencyCosta Rican colón (1 USD ≈ 454.33 CRC)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+506

Drives on theright

TimezoneCosta Rica (UTC-6)

Nearest airportQuepos Managua Airport (XQP), 25 km

Emergency number112 / 911

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$19,970 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in San Jose

Warmest April, coolest December, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, July.

Monthly climate normals for San Jose, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.9°C	15.8°C	84mm	320h
February	22.7°C	15.3°C	12mm	332h
March	23.5°C	15.1°C	12mm	362h
April	23.4°C	15.6°C	152mm	302h
May	22.4°C	16.5°C	540mm	234h
June	21.4°C	15.7°C	526mm	231h
July	21.8°C	15.4°C	456mm	278h
August	21.5°C	15.7°C	1010mm	241h
September	21.4°C	15.2°C	1009mm	250h
October	21.1°C	15.4°C	958mm	235h
November	20.3°C	15.3°C	967mm	213h
December	20.9°C	14.7°C	260mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Costa Rica has bewilderingly diverse culture, climates, flora, and fauna, and landscapes range from rainforests, to dry tropical and temperate forests, to volcanoes, to Caribbean and Pacific beaches, to high mountains, and marshy lowlands. Costa Rica is an exceptionally stable and peaceful country compared to the volatile region it's in, and is one of the world's top destinations for nature and ecotourism. Owing in part to its comparative wealth, it can be a bit more expensive than its northern neighbors in Central America.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site
Cocos Island National Park
Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís
Stone spheres of Costa Rica
Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves

Upcoming public holidays

December 1, 2026Día de la Abolición del Ejército

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

Full source list on About.

About Chad

Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon to the southwest, Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west. Chad has a population of 20 million, of which 1.6 million live in the capital and largest city of N'Djamena. With a total area of around 1,300,000 km2 (500,000 sq mi), Chad is the fifth-largest country in Africa and the twentieth largest nation by area.

CapitalN'Djamena

RegionMiddle Africa

Population21M

Area1,284,000 km²

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.27 XAF)

LanguagesArabic, French

Calling code+235

Drives on theright

TimezoneNdjamena (UTC+1)

Nearest airportN'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), 3 km

Emergency number17 / 18 / 2251-4242

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,022 (2025)

Tourist arrivals10.4K (2020)

Travel guide

Chad is a landlocked country situated in the centre of Africa. Chad is home to more than 200 different ethnic groups and there are national parks, desert lakes, sand dunes, canyons and camel caravans that will interest the daring and adventurous.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ennedi Plateau
Lakes of Ounianga

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

November 28, 2026Republic Day

December 1, 2026Freedom and Democracy Day

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