Warden Message March 17

State of Emergency Lifted

On March 16, 2008, the Government of Chad lifted the state of emergency and night curfew.   Despite the lifting of the state of emergency Americans are advised to avoid all night time travel and continue to exercise extreme caution at all other times, bearing in mind the political situation remains fluid and potentially dangerous. 

 

The Embassy recommends that American citizens who are already in Chad be prepared to implement their personal evacuation plans on short notice.  American citizens in Chad are strongly encouraged to register at the Embassy’s consular section on Avenue Felix Eboue, or by Internet at https://travelregistration.state.gov.  Office hours for American citizens are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  If you have previously registered but have changed any contact information, please be sure to notify the Embassy promptly of any changes.  Visa services have been suspended until further notice, but American citizen services are available.  The Embassy switchboard is operational and Embassy personnel may be contacted at (235) 251-7009; 251-6211; 251-9052 or 251-9233.   The Consular Officer’s cellular phone number is (235) 652-2416.  In the event that telecommunications in Chad become inoperable an Officer may be reached through the Cameroonian number:  (237)941-5-7608.

American citizens who decide to remain in Chad should closely monitor news media and the U.S. Embassy's website.  American citizens in Chad are urged to keep family and friends in the United States apprised of their whereabouts.  Please encourage all Americans with whom you come in contact to register with the U.S. Embassy by completing a registration form online at https://travelregistration.state.gov and provide contact information and specific travel data if traveling outside the capital.

American citizens outside the country are advised not to travel to Chad, see latest Travel Warning for Chad.  American citizens may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions at http://travel.state.gov, or by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from overseas.