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Central African Republic visa for Turkish citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 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

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: Short stay 1–30 or 30–45 days; long stay 45–90 days

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 Turkey

The Central African Republic has 1 mission in Turkey. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Istanbul.

The nearest missions of the Central African Republic to Ankara are in Brussels, Belgium (2,515 km from Ankara), Paris, France (2,603 km) and N'Djamena, Chad (3,551 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Turkey 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 Turkey

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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.

Turkish 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Turkish citizens can stay in the Central African Republic

How long Turkish 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 Turkish citizens apply

The Central African Republic has no embassy or career consulate in Turkey, and its honorary consulate in Istanbul normally does not issue visas. Turkish citizens apply through a mission of the Central African Republic accredited to Turkey from abroad; the official visa portal of the Central African Republic names the right place.

The Central African Republic’s neighbours for Turkish citizens

The Republic of the Congo requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to Turkey

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkey and the Central African Republic.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Central African Republic has no embassy in Turkey, only honorary consulates in Istanbul. The nearest embassy of the Central African Republic is in Brussels, Belgium, 2,515 km from Ankara.

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

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.

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

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