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Spain visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Spain visa?

Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

All visa types for Spain

For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. 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 Spain

Spain 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.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Spain covers the Central African Republic from its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon (783 km from Bangui). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Spain, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Spanish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Spain

  • 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 Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

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

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

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

Spain and the Schengen area

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

Spain’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Spanish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Spanish 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 Spain.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. Spain has no embassy in the Central African Republic. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon for the Central African Republic.

How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?

Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

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

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

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

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