Moving to Chad from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Republic of the Congo to Chad? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Republic of the Congo to Chad.

Living there in 2020
980 ↑ 16% vs 2015

people born in Republic of the Congo live in Chad · UN DESA

Who's moving to Chad?

Top countries of origin for Chad's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
TD
26.4

Republic of the Congo performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CG
66.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
TD
0.1t

Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
0.0
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
TD
4.3%

Republic of the Congo performs better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
TD
$1,800

Republic of the Congo generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
TD
65.5

Republic of the Congo performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo and Chad. To live, work, or study long-term in Chad, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chad's immigration authority.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter Chad without a visa.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Republic of the Congo without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Chad?

Connectivity is usually fine (Chad: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Chad offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Chad safe for expats?

Republic of the Congo performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Republic of the Congo?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG TD
Population 5,546,307 17,963,211
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +235
Time zones 1 1