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Cyprus visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

All visa types for Cyprus

For the tourist visa, Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where citizens of the Central African Republic apply for a visa for Cyprus

Cyprus 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.

Measured from Bangui, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Cairo, Egypt (3,153 km), Pretoria, South Africa (3,510 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (3,515 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from the Central African Republic; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Cypriot citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Cyprus

  • 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.

Before travelling from the Central African Republic to Cyprus, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

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

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

Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.

Cypriot citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Cypriot citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Cyprus.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.

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

No. Cyprus has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Cairo, Egypt, 3,153 km from Bangui.

How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?

Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

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

Cypriot citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.

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

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

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.