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Central African Republic visa for Spanish citizens

Visa required

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

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 Spanish citizens apply for a visa for the Central African Republic

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

The nearest missions of the Central African Republic to Madrid are in Paris, France (1,049 km from Madrid), Brussels, Belgium (1,321 km) and N'Djamena, Chad (3,641 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Spain 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 Spain

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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.

Spanish citizens planning a trip to the Central African Republic can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Spanish citizens can stay in the Central African Republic

How long Spanish 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 Spanish citizens apply

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

The Central African Republic’s neighbours for Spanish citizens

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

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to Spain

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Central African Republic has no embassy in Spain. The nearest embassy of the Central African Republic is in Paris, France, 1,049 km from Madrid.

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

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

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

No; Spanish 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.