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Central African Republic
Central African Republic visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
The Central African Republic requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Central African Republic visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambarca-paris.org
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 France
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- Honorary Consulate of the Central African Republic in Paris
19, avenue des Vosges, 67000 Strasbourg, Paris
All missions of the Central African Republic in France
The Central African Republic has 2 missions in France, with its embassy in Paris. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Paris.
Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to France
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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.
For a trip from France 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 French citizens can stay in the Central African Republic
How long French 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 French citizens apply
In France, applications go to the embassy of the Central African Republic in Paris, 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 French citizens
Sudan and the Republic of the Congo require French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to France
Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to France. The rule is the same in both directions between France and the Central African Republic.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?
The Central African Republic requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the embassy of the Central African Republic in France?
The embassy of the Central African Republic in France is in Paris.
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for France?
Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Can French citizens enter the Central African Republic visa-free?
No; French 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.