Moving to Chad from Vietnam

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vietnam to Chad — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Vietnam to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vietnam to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
TD
26.4

Vietnam 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

VN
$690
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
TD
0.8

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VN
52.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
TD
0.1t

Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
TD
4.3%

Vietnam generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.6%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
TD
$1,800

Vietnam 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

VN
75.5 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
TD
65.5

Vietnam performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi N'djamena
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Hanoi N'djamena
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Vietnam passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chad passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Chad has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Vietnam performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

What's the weather like in Chad compared to Vietnam?

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN TD
Population 103,808,319 17,963,211
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Vietnamese Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113