Chad: Information on how to obtain citizenship in Chad and whether being born in Chad makes one a citizen
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 July 1997 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | TCD27230.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Chad: Information on how to obtain citizenship in Chad and whether being born in Chad makes one a citizen, 1 July 1997, TCD27230.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab77c.html [accessed 7 June 2023] |
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The following information was provided by a representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Chad in Washington during a 7 July 1997 telephone interview.
There are two means of acquiring Chadian citizenshipby birth or by naturalization.
By birth: A person is a Chadian citizen by birth if one or both parents are Chadian citizens. A person born in Chad to non-Chadian citizens can apply for Chadian citizenship after attaining the age of majority (18 years).
By naturalization: A person is eligible to apply for Chadian citizenship after 15 years of continuous residence. The Ministry of Justice is in charge of naturalization procedures, which take three years to complete. To qualify for Chadian citizenship the applicant must show that he/she is well integrated into the Chadian community and has no criminal record.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
Embassy of the Republic of Chad, Washington, DC. 7 July 1997. Telephone interview with representative.
