Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Chad does not have a distinct 'Permanent Residency Visa' category. Long-term residency is typically achieved through successive renewals of temporary permits (e.g., work, business, family reunification visas) for an extended period, leading to eligibility for naturalization.
Eligibility: Eligibility for long-term permits often requires stable employment, significant investment, family ties to Chadian citizens, a clean criminal record, and good health. Specific criteria vary by permit type.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: Achieve long-term stay in Chad via renewable temporary permits for work, business, or family. Key eligibility includes stable income or local ties. Benefit: legal status leading to potential naturalization.