U.S. Citizen Services

Notice

The Department of State’s first priority is the protection of U.S. Citizens overseas. The Consular Section in N’Djamena can provide the following routine services: Passport Services, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Notarial Services.

Overview

One can become a U.S. Citizen through a variety of means—birth in the United States, birth abroad to a U.S. citizen parent, or through the naturalization process. For all of these, a specific series of legal requirements must be met. At the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Chad, we can provide certification of U.S. citizenship for eligible individuals born abroad to U.S. citizen parents. We also process Certificates of Loss of Nationality for those U.S. citizens who would like to give up their U.S. citizenship or believe that they have expatriated themselves.

Please schedule an online appointment for American Citizen Services (ACS).

American Citizens can reach the consular section through this number+235-6885-1065 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 2-3pm.

Consular Affairs (CA) is the public face of the Department of State for millions of people around the world. We provide many services, and the most common are listed below.

Visas to the U.S.

Travelers to the U.S. can get visa information and guidance.

Visas

U.S. Passport Services

U.S. Citizens overseas can renew passports, replace passports, or apply for new passports.

Passports

Notarial Services

Anyone can take advantage of our notarial services.

Notarials

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Benefits of STEP

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Local Resources

Legal assistance

The U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or reputation of the persons or legal facilities whose names appear on the following list; nor does this serve as an endorsement. While routine consultations and emergencies may be handled in N’Djamena, you may wish to consult a legal advisor in the United States for specific information regarding the U.S. and/or Chadian legal system.

List of Attorneys

Medical Assistance

The U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or reputation of the persons or medical facilities whose names appear on the following list; nor does this serve as an endorsement. While routine consultations and emergencies may be handled in N’Djamena, most patients prefer to seek medical and dental service abroad, especially for intrusive procedures, if time and circumstances allow. Please note that Medicaid/Medicare does not apply outside the United States, and your private medical insurance may or may not apply overseas; contact your insurance provider for more information.

Child & Family Issues

Adoption

The United States is a party to the Hague Adoption Convention, an international treaty which seeks to ensure that intercountry adoptions are made in the best interests of the child and that safeguards are in place for their protection. All adoptions in another country must take place according to both U.S. and local laws for the adopted child to be eligible to immigrate to the United States. You should work with a U.S. adoption service provider specifically authorized to facilitate intercountry adoption. You can find more information about authorized authorized adoption service providers and the intercountry adoption process at travel.state.gov and are invited to direct questions to Adoption@state.gov.

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Births

If you have a child outside the United States the child may have acquired U.S. citizenship at birth if the requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act have been met as of the time of your child’s birth. To determine whether your child acquired U.S. citizenship at birth and to document that, you can apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) for your child. You may also choose to just apply for a U.S. passport for your child, although one benefit of a CRBA is that, unlike the U.S. passport, it does not expire and may be used as proof of acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth. A full validity, unexpired U.S. passport is also proof of U.S. citizenship.

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Marriage

U.S. embassy and consulate personnel cannot perform marriages. Depending on the local law, civil or religious officials generally perform marriages. If your marriage overseas was performed in accordance with local law, it is valid in the country where it took place. Whether your marriage is recognized elsewhere depends on the laws of that place.

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Adoption

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