Ireland visa for Chadian citizens

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

The nearest Irish missions to N'Djamena are in Abuja, Nigeria (892 km from N'Djamena), Kampala, Uganda (2,337 km) and Cairo, Egypt (2,601 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Chad is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

For a trip from Chad to Ireland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

How long Chadian citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Chadian citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Chad. Chadian citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Chad from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Chadian citizens

The United Kingdom requires Chadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Chad

Chad requires a visa from Irish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.