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Central African visa resources

Who Needs a Visa for the Central African Republic

Whether you need a Central African Republic visa depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

Most foreign nationals must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic. A limited list of nationalities — including several CEMAC neighbours — are reported to be exempt for short stays, and some CEMAC travellers may enter on a valid national identity card rather than a passport. The exemption list changes over time, so travellers should confirm their current status with a Central African mission.

The type of visa needed depends on how long you intend to stay: short trips use the short-stay visa, while stays beyond a short visit use the long-stay visa. Anyone remaining longer than three months must also obtain a residence permit (titre de séjour) after arrival.

Next steps

  1. Check the documents you’ll needView documents
  2. How to applyStart here
  3. Choose your visaFind a visa

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.