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US Embassy in the Central African Republic

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In the Central African Republic, the United States has an embassy in Bangui. Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

US Embassy in Bangui

The US embassy is in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Its phone number and website are on its page.

United States visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

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United States visa requirements for citizens of the Central African Republic

  • B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
  • Transit (C visa) – brief
  • Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
  • Fee: US$185
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applicants in the Central African Republic turn to the US embassy in Bangui; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

The Central African Republic’s missions in the United States

Missions of the Central African Republic in the United States (2)

In return, the Central African Republic has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in the Central African Republic

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in the Central African Republic.

Travel to the Central African Republic for US citizens

US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic. In the Central African Republic, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the US embassy in the Central African Republic is closed

The US embassy in the Central African Republic closes 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, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in the Central African Republic?

The US embassy is in Bangui.

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for the United States?

The United States requires citizens of the Central African Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do US citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?

US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic.

Does the Central African Republic have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, the Central African Republic has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.