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Canada visa for Chadian citizens

Visa required

Canada requires Chadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

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All visa types for Canada

Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Chad

Canada has 1 mission in Chad. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: N'Djamena.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Canada covers Chad from its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon (992 km from N'Djamena). Other nearest Canadian missions to N'Djamena are in Abuja, Nigeria (894 km) and Cotonou, Benin (1,528 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Chad is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Canadian citizens travelling to Chad

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Chadian citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Chadian citizens can stay in Canada

How long Chadian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Chadian citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Chad, and its honorary consulate in N'Djamena normally does not issue visas. Chadian citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Chad from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canadian citizens travelling to Chad

Canadian citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Canada requires Chadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Chad?

No. Canada has no embassy in Chad, only honorary consulates in N'Djamena. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon for Chad.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Chad?

Canadian citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Chadian citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Chadian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.