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China visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

China 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 cf.china-embassy.gov.cn

Which China visa?

L visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
Processing time
Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply

Apply on China Online Visa Application System (MFA)

All visa types for China

China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).

Chinese missions in the Central African Republic

China has 1 mission in the Central African Republic, with its embassy in Bangui.

Chinese citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for China

  • 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.

For a trip from the Central African Republic to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

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

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

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

China’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia and India require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Chinese citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Chinese 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 China.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Where is the Chinese embassy in the Central African Republic?

The Chinese embassy in the Central African Republic is in Bangui.

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

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

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

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