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Central African Republic visa for citizens of DR Congo

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Central African Republic visa?

Short-stay and long-stay visa (embassy visa)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Short stay 1–30 or 30–45 days; long stay 45–90 days
Processing time
Express processing available for a surcharge of 20 (currency not stated on the form)

Apply on Embassy of the Central African Republic in France: online services

All visa types for the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic’s official site for the tourist visa is paris.diplomatie.gouv.cf. Processing time, as the Central African Republic states it: Express processing available for a surcharge of 20 (currency not stated on the form). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Short stay 1–30 or 30–45 days; long stay 45–90 days.

Missions of the Central African Republic in DR Congo

The Central African Republic has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to DR Congo

Central African RepublicDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Travel advice for the Central African Republic

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from DR Congo to the Central African Republic, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Central African Republic at Level 4, do not travel (updated 14 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Central African Republic (updated 28 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for the Central African Republic (updated 22 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in the Central African Republic

How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in the Central African Republic is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of DR Congo apply

In DR Congo, applications go to the embassy of the Central African Republic in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for the Central African Republic; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Central African Republic.

The Central African Republic’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

Sudan and the Republic of the Congo require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to DR Congo

Citizens of the Central African Republic need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Where is the embassy of the Central African Republic in DR Congo?

The embassy of the Central African Republic in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.

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

Citizens of the Central African Republic need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.

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

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