Embassies and consulates in Bangui

  • 13 missions
  • 13 countries
  • most embassies are here

Embassies and consulates in Bangui

Missions of 13 countries are based in Bangui, 13 in all (10 embassies, 2 honorary consulates and 1 other office). As the capital of the Central African Republic, Bangui is where the embassies are.

Public holidays in Bangui

Public holidays in the Central African Republic

  • National Day

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in Bangui close on the Central African Republic’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Tuesday 1 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

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Foreign missions in Bangui

Bangui hosts missions of DR Congo, Cameroon, China, France, Lebanon, Nigeria, Russia and Chad, among 13 countries. Of the Central African Republic’s neighbours, Chad, DR Congo and Cameroon are represented in Bangui.

Types of mission in Bangui

By type, Bangui has 10 embassies, 2 honorary consulates and 1 other office. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Bangui offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Bangui?

There are 13 foreign missions on record in Bangui: 10 embassies, 2 honorary consulates and 1 other office.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Bangui?

Missions from 13 countries are based in Bangui, among them DR Congo, Cameroon, China, France and Lebanon.

When are the missions in Bangui closed?

The missions in Bangui close on the Central African Republic’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Tuesday 1 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.