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Belgium visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Entry requirement

Visa required

Belgium requires citizens of the Central African Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Belgium visa?

Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
Fee
€90
Processing time
The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.

Apply on Visa on Web (Belgian online visa application)

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Belgium’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.

Where to apply in Central African Republic

Belgium has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Belgian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Belgium

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

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

Before travelling from the Central African Republic to Belgium, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Belgium

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

How citizens of the Central African Republic apply

Belgium has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Belgium accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Belgium for visas; the official visa portal of Belgium names the right place.

Belgium and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets citizens of the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.

Belgium’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Belgian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Belgium requires citizens of the Central African Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Belgium in the Central African Republic?

No. Belgium has no embassy in the Central African Republic.

How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?

Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.

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

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

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Belgium visa-free?

No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Belgium 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.