Central African Republic
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Central African Republic
Netherlands 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.
Dutch citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
Citizens of the Central African Republic planning a trip to the Netherlands can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in the Netherlands
How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in the Netherlands 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
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets citizens of the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Germany and Belgium require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
Dutch 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 the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for the Netherlands?
Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in the Central African Republic?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Dutch citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for the Netherlands 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.