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Finland visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Finland visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.

All visa types for Finland

For the tourist visa, Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.

Where to apply in Central African Republic

Finland 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.

Finnish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Finland

  • 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 Finland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

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

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

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

Finland and the Schengen area

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

Finland’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Norway, Russia and Sweden require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Finnish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic requires Finnish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Finland.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?

Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.

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

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

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

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