- We strongly advise you not to travel to Chad at this time due to the threat of terrorist attack, kidnapping and high levels of serious crime and lawlessness.
- We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to the capital N’Djamena at this time due to the threat of indiscriminate violence and high levels of crime. If you do decide to travel to N’Djamena, you should exercise extreme caution.
- There is a general threat of terrorist attack in Chad. Attacks could target westerners or western interests. Armed groups are active in many parts of the country.
- The outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) centred in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone continues to worsen. Chad has cancelled all incoming flights from or via countries affected by EVD, and from Nigeria and Ghana, as a precaution against the spread of the disease. For information on regional travel implications, see the Ebola outbreak in west Africa travel bulletin.
- Chad is unsafe for tourism. If you are in Chad, you should have appropriate personal protective security measures in place.
- Police can carry out random checks of documentation. You should carry identification documents at all times. Failure to present identification may result in detention.
- We strongly advise against travel to border areas with all neighbouring countries. There are minefields along the borders with Libya, Sudan and Central African Republic and a high risk of violence in these areas. Borders may be closed with little or no warning.
- You should avoid all large gatherings, protests and demonstrations as they may turn violent.
- If you choose to travel to Chad, we strongly recommend that you register your travel and contact details with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, so we can contact you in an emergency.
- Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Chad. The Australian Embassy in Paris provides consular assistance to Australians in Chad.
- Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Chad