Embassy of the Central African Republic in South Africa

At Eastwood Street 209, Pretoria, the embassy of the Central African Republic represents the Central African Republic towards South Africa. Its phone number is on its page.

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic. Applicants in South Africa turn to the embassy of the Central African Republic in Pretoria; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

In return, South Africa has an embassy in the Central African Republic, in Bangui.

The Central African Republic in South Africa

Worldwide, the Central African Republic has 12 missions in 10 countries; one of them is in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for citizens of the Central African Republic

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

When the embassy of the Central African Republic in South Africa is closed

The embassy of the Central African Republic in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the Central African Republic, such as National Day on Tuesday 1 December 2026.