Residence & citizenship
Chadian Naturalisation as a Chadian Citizen
Acquisition of Chadian nationality by a long-resident foreign national, granted by presidential decree.
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Under review — check current rules
There is no reachable official government web page here detailing naturalisation; the legal basis (1962 Nationality Code / 1963 decree), the 15-year residence requirement and other conditions come from legal databases and country-information sources and should be confirmed against the current Chadian Nationality Code and the Ministry of the Interior.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Chad government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Naturalisation under the Chadian Nationality Code
- Route type
- Citizenship by naturalisation
- Decided by
- Presidential decree, on application to the Ministry of the Interior
- Residence requirement
- Long-term residence (reported as 15 years)
- The 15-year residence figure comes from analyses of the Nationality Code and should be confirmed against the current legislation.
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with long-standing lawful residence in Chad who wish to become citizens
Requirements
- The residence period set by the Nationality Code
- Good character with no disqualifying criminal record
- Good physical and mental health
- Evidence of assimilation, including fluency in French or another language used in Chad
- Supporting documents: proof of residence and employment, identity and education documents, police/criminal record, health certificate and tax records
How to apply
- Compile the documentation required by the Nationality Code
- Submit the naturalisation application to the Ministry of the Interior
- Application is reviewed; nationality is granted by presidential decree if successful
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.