French Embassy in Bangui
- Address
- Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, BP 884, Bangui
- Phone
- +33 1 75 79 40 29
- Website
- cf.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 January 2022
The French embassy in Bangui stands at Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, BP 884, Bangui, in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Central African Republic
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National Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
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Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Whether the French embassy in Bangui takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| 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% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Bangui received 3,346 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,192. 1,121 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 33.8%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 32.5%. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (2,996).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 24.6% (2023) to 33.8% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in the Central African Republic, 33.8% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%.
Multiple-entry visas made up 17.7% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of 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
Other missions nearby
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France’s other missions in the Central African Republic
The French embassy in Bangui is the only mission of France in the Central African Republic on record. The Central African Republic in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Bangui
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Bangui.
Address and contact
Address: Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, BP 884, Bangui. The record for the French embassy in Bangui includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
French citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
When the French embassy in Bangui is closed
The French embassy in Bangui closes on the Central African Republic’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Bangui
Current procedures for the French embassy in Bangui, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Bangui
The French embassy in Bangui has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Bangui?
The French embassy in Bangui is at Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, BP 884, Bangui.
When is the French Embassy in Bangui closed?
The French embassy in Bangui closes on the Central African Republic’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Tuesday 1 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for France?
Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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