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Central African Republic visa for Belgian citizens

Visa required

The Central African Republic requires Belgian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambassaderca.be

Which Central African Republic visa?

Short-stay and long-stay visa (embassy visa)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Short stay 1–30 or 30–45 days; long stay 45–90 days
Processing time
Express processing available for a surcharge of 20 (currency not stated on the form)

Apply on Embassy of the Central African Republic in France: online services

All visa types for the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic’s official site for the tourist visa is paris.diplomatie.gouv.cf. Processing time, as the Central African Republic states it: Express processing available for a surcharge of 20 (currency not stated on the form). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Short stay 1–30 or 30–45 days; long stay 45–90 days.

Missions of the Central African Republic in Belgium

  • Embassy of the Central African Republic in Brussels

    Embassy · Brussels

    Today · Closed

The Central African Republic has 1 mission in Belgium, with its embassy in Brussels.

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to Belgium

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Travel advice for the Central African Republic

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Belgium to the Central African Republic, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).

Good to know

How long Belgian citizens can stay in the Central African Republic

How long Belgian citizens may stay in the Central African Republic is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Belgian citizens apply

In Belgium, applications go to the embassy of the Central African Republic in Brussels, or to a visa centre acting for the Central African Republic; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Central African Republic.

The Central African Republic’s neighbours for Belgian citizens

Sudan and the Republic of the Congo require Belgian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to Belgium

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium. The rule is the same in both directions between Belgium and the Central African Republic.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Central African Republic requires Belgian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the embassy of the Central African Republic in Belgium?

The embassy of the Central African Republic in Belgium is in Brussels.

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

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.

Can Belgian citizens enter the Central African Republic visa-free?

No; Belgian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.