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title: Canada visa for citizens of Chad
description: "Citizens of Chad need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100 + CA$30 service fee. Processing: 15–60 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Chad

Citizens of Chad need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–60 days
- **Government fee:** CA$100 + CA$30 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for last 3 months showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Determine eligibility and gather documents** — Check if you need a visa and prepare all required documents
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill out IMM 5257 on the IRCC website
3. **Pay the visa application fee and biometrics fee** — Pay online via IRCC portal or at VFS
4. **Book a biometrics appointment** — Schedule at a VFS Global centre or Canadian embassy
5. **Submit application and biometrics in person** — Visit the visa application centre with all documents
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15-60 days
7. **Collect passport with visa** — If approved, passport will be returned via courier or pickup
8. **Travel to Canada** — Present visa and supporting documents at border
9. **Comply with conditions** — Adhere to max stay of 6 months per visit
10. **Extend stay if needed** — Apply for extension before current status expires

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Completed visa application form (IMM 5257)** (Identity): Download from IRCC website
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Meet Canadian photo specifications
- **Proof of financial means** (Financial): Bank statements, pay slips, or sponsorship letter
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Flight bookings and accommodation details
- **Letter of invitation (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): From host in Canada
- **Employment letter or proof of ties to home country** (Employment): To demonstrate intention to return
- **Biometrics fee receipt** (Identity): Pay online before appointment
- **Visa application fee receipt** (Identity): Pay online or at VFS
- **Marriage certificate (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): For accompanying spouse
- **Children's birth certificates (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): For minor applicants
- **Proof of medical insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but advised
- **Police clearance certificate (if requested)** (Supporting, optional): May be required for some applicants
- **Previous passport (if any)** (Identity, optional): To show travel history

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** CAD 2,500 (approx.)
- Bank statements
- Pay slips
- Sponsorship letter
- Tax returns

Must show sufficient funds for entire stay and return travel

## Good to know

- Processing times can vary; apply well in advance of travel
- Incomplete applications may be returned or delayed
- Biometrics are required for all applicants aged 14-79

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient financial proof** — Provide clear bank statements and proof of income
- **Weak ties to home country** — Include employment letter, property deeds, or family ties
- **Incomplete application form** — Double-check all fields and signatures
- **Criminal record or inadmissibility** — Disclose any issues and provide police clearance if needed

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Chad need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Chad need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa).

### How long can citizens of Chad stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Chad?

Government fee: CA$100 + CA$30 service fee.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically 15–60 days.

### What documents do citizens of Chad need for Canada?

Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages); Completed visa application form (IMM 5257); Two recent passport-sized photographs; Proof of financial means; Travel itinerary; Employment letter or proof of ties to home country; and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Canada?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html)

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