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Canada visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in the Central African Republic

Canada has 1 mission in the Central African Republic. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Bangui.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Canada covers the Central African Republic from its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon (783 km from Bangui). Other nearest Canadian missions to Bangui are in Kinshasa, DR Congo (1,031 km) and Abuja, Nigeria (1,329 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Canadian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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.

For a trip from the Central African Republic to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

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

How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Canada 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

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic, and its honorary consulate in Bangui normally does not issue visas. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Canada accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

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

Canadian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Canadian 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 Canada.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. Canada has no embassy in the Central African Republic, only honorary consulates in Bangui. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon for the Central African Republic.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

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

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

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

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