Residence in Chad: permits and requirements
Living legally in Chad is possible through 2 permit types: temporary, work. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Residence Card (Carte de séjour)
Residence type #1 of 2
Mandatory biometric permit for any foreigner (whatever their status) residing in Chad for more than 90 days. The application must be filed within the 10 days before the 90-day period expires, or a long-stay visa must be obtained through the "E-Visa" platform. Legal spouses of Chadian citizens benefit from a derogatory regime, and nationals of countries with cooperation agreements (e.g. CEMAC) are exempt.
Requirements
- Entry through a legal route with an e-Visa (categories 1-7) and a passport valid for at least 1 year
- Intended stay longer than 90 days
- Application within the 10 days before the 90-day deadline (or long-stay visa via E-Visa)
- International yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Registration with the immigration service within 3 days when entering through a border post without an identification system (PISCES/MIDAS)
Documentation
- Handwritten application stating the reason for residence
- Valid passport with entry visa (e-Visa)
- Proof of bank deposit (bordereau de versement) from an accredited bank
- Two (2) colour identity photographs
- Criminal record extract issued less than 3 months earlier
- Proof of accommodation in Chad
Frequently asked questions about residence in Chad
How many types of residence permits are there in Chad?
Chad offers 2 residence permit types, grouped into the categories temporary, work. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Chad last?
The permit has a duration of 1 year, renewable.
Can residence permits in Chad be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Chad (2 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Chad?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Handwritten application stating the reason for residence; Certificado de antecedentes penales; Valid passport with entry visa (e-Visa); Proof of bank deposit (bordereau de versement) from an accredited bank; Two (2) colour identity photographs. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Chad lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 15 years of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Chad.
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