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Turkey visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Turkey requires citizens of the Central African Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Turkey visa?

Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Processing time
Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.

All visa types for Turkey

Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.

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

Turkey 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.

The nearest Turkish missions to Bangui are in Yaoundé, Cameroon (782 km from Bangui), N'Djamena, Chad (945 km) and Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (1,027 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Turkey, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Turkish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Turkey

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • 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 Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).

Good to know

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

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

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

Turkey’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Turkey requires citizens of the Central African Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

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

No. Turkey has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest Turkish embassy is in Yaoundé, Cameroon, 782 km from Bangui.

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

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

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

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