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[Please refer toHow to Read a Country Entryfor help interpreting this material. It was produced prior to March 2001 as part of a US government report entitledCitizenship Laws of the World
CHAD
CITIZENSHIP:Citizenship laws are based upon the Regulation of August 14, 1962.
BYBIRTH: Birth within the territory of Chad does notautomatically confer citizenship. The exception is a child born ofunknown parents.
BY DESCENT: Child, both of whose parents are citizens of Chad, regardless of the country of birth. Child, one of whose parents is a citizen of Chad, only when the results of non-recognition would leave the child stateless.
BYNATURALIZATION: Chadian citizenship may be acquired uponfulfillment of the following conditions: Person has resided incountry for at least 15 years and is of good health and morality.
DUAL CITIZENSHIP: Chadian law does not address dualcitizenship. For all questions concerning dual citizenship, contactthe Chadian Consul.
LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:
VOLUNTARY:Voluntary renunciation of citizenship is permitted by law. Contactthe Embassy for details and proper paperwork.
INVOLUNTARY:The President reserves the right to revoke the citizenship of anyChadian national if it is determined that acts were committed thatwere not in the interest of Chad.
ANY QUESTIONSconcerning citizenship, or requests forrenunciation of citizenship, should be directed to the address below:
The Embassy of theRepublic of Chad Consular Section 2002 R St., NW Washington, DC 20009
Embassy/ConsularTelephone: 202-462-4009 Fax: 202-265-1937
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