Work visas
Chadian Work Permit & Long-Stay Work Visa
An employer-sponsored authorisation and long-stay visa allowing a foreign national to take up employment in Chad.
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Work-permit and work-visa fees, the exact maximum duration and processing times are not confirmed on an official web page reachable here; the one-year limit and 1–3 month processing come from secondary sources and should be verified with ONAPE and the Ministry of Labour.
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
- Work permit (autorisation d'emploi) with long-stay work visa
- Route type
- Employer-sponsored work authorisation
- Responsible bodies
- Ministry in charge of Labour and Employment / ONAPE; Ministry of Public Security and Immigration for the visa
- Duration
- Employment authorisation limited in time and renewable
- Commonly described as up to one year and renewable; the exact statutory limit should be confirmed with ONAPE.
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer or contract from an employer in Chad
- Employers needing to hire staff from abroad
Requirements
- Employer-filed application for work authorisation via ONAPE before the contract is concluded
- A valid job offer/employment contract
- A long-stay work visa (applied for once the permit is approved)
- Post-arrival residence card (carte de séjour) and police registration
How to apply
- Employer applies to ONAPE for work authorisation for the foreign hire
- On approval, the worker applies for the long-stay work visa
- Worker enters Chad and completes post-arrival formalities
- Worker applies for the residence card and registers with tax and social security
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.