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Italy visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambyaounde.esteri.it

Which Italy visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90

All visa types for Italy

Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Italian missions in the Central African Republic

Italy 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, Italy covers the Central African Republic from its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon (782 km from Bangui). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Italy, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Italian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Italy

  • 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 Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

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

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

Italy 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 Italy accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.

Italy and the Schengen area

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

Italy’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Italian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. Italy 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 Italy tourist visa cost?

Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.

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

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

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

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