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Central African Republic visa for Ethiopian citizens

Visa required

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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.

Where Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for the Central African Republic

Central African Republic has no embassy or consulate in Ethiopia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Addis Ababa, embassies and consulates of the Central African Republic are closest in N'Djamena, Chad (2,614 km), Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (2,995 km) and Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,999 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ethiopia is decided by the Central African Republic, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to Ethiopia

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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.

Before travelling from Ethiopia to the Central African Republic, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in the Central African Republic

How long Ethiopian citizens 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 Ethiopian citizens apply

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

The Central African Republic’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens

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

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to Ethiopia

Citizens of the Central African Republic receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

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

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic.

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

No. The Central African Republic has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest embassy of the Central African Republic is in N'Djamena, Chad, 2,614 km from Addis Ababa.

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

Citizens of the Central African Republic receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter the Central African Republic visa-free?

No; Ethiopian citizens 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.