Africa
Central African Republic
- Capital
- Bangui
- Population
- 5,513,282
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Calling code
- +236
- Languages
- French, Sango, Lingala
- 13missions
- 10embassies
- 2honorary consulates
Central African Republic
Embassies and consulates in the Central African Republic
embassies in Bangui
The Central African Republic hosts 13 foreign missions from 13 countries: 10 embassies, 2 honorary consulates and 1 other office. All 10 embassies are in the capital, Bangui.
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All missions in the Central African Republic
By country
Visa rules for the Central African Republic
Central African Republic visa guide · 2 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 14 can enter visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival and 183 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for the Central African Republic.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in the Central African Republic
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,211 | 1,614 | 527 | 24.6% | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 2,996 | 1,964 | 945 | 32.5% | 21.9% |
| 2025 | 3,346 | 2,192 | 1,121 | 33.8% | 17.7% |
Schengen consulates in the Central African Republic received 3,346 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 2,192 visas. 33.8% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). That is barely different from 2024 (32.5%). Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (2,996).
The numbers include every nationality applying in the Central African Republic.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of the Central African Republic
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 117 | 99 |
| Student (F, M) | 8 | 5 |
| Exchange (J) | 19 | 12 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2 | 0 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 140 | 152 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 4 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 290 | 269 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 48.5% | 42.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 269 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of the Central African Republic, the 178th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 57%, visitor visas 37% and exchange visitor visas 4%. That is 7% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (290).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of the Central African Republic received 55, 48% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 42.6% for citizens of the Central African Republic in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 48.5%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
United States visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic’s own missions abroad
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The Central African Republic’s embassies abroad (12)
In the other direction, the Central African Republic runs 12 missions in 10 countries. Its largest networks are in France (2) and the United States (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Central African Republic
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National Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Barthelemy Boganda Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 10 embassies are in the capital, Bangui.
Travel advice for the Central African Republic
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to the Central African Republic: the US State Department rates the Central African Republic at Level 4, do not travel (updated 14 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Central African Republic (updated 28 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for the Central African Republic (updated 22 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Of 198 passports, 14 can enter visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival and 183 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for the Central African Republic; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in the Central African Republic closed?
On the Central African Republic’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is National Day on Tuesday 1 December 2026.