Chad Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Chad
17
General Emergency
17
Police
18
Ambulance / Medical
18
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
N'Djamena
Currency
XAF (FCFA)
Official Language
French & Arabic (Official), Sara
Country Code
+235
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Chad
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
90 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No vignette. Equipped 4WD with satellite communication gear required for outback travel.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent standard in restaurants and hotel dining. Round up cash bills. Ennedi expedition drivers and guides appreciate 2,000 to 5,000 FCFA daily.
- DO Greet respectfully in Arabic ("Salam Alaykum") or French.
- DO Always travel in licensed multi-vehicle 4WD convoys on Sahara expeditions.
- DON'T Never take photos of military checkpoints, bridges, airports, or ministries.
- DON'T Do not bypass police checkpoints without showing valid travel documents.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C, D, E & F (220V, 50Hz). Europlugs fit standard hotel sockets.
Tap Water: Tap water is not drinkable. Drink only sealed bottled water.
Insider Tip: The UNESCO-listed Lakes of Ounianga in the heart of the Sahara feature stunning turquoise lakes surrounded by towering red sand dunes.
