United Arab Emirates
Central African Republic
Central African Republic visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Central African Republic, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
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.
Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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 the United Arab Emirates 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in the Central African Republic
Emirati citizens may stay in the Central African Republic for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Central African Republic.
How Emirati citizens apply
Emirati citizens receive the visa for the Central African Republic at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
The Central African Republic’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Chad and Sudan admit Emirati citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from citizens of the Central African Republic, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Central African Republic, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in the Central African Republic?
Emirati citizens can stay in the Central African Republic for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from citizens of the Central African Republic, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Emirati citizens enter the Central African Republic visa-free?
No; Emirati citizens need a visa on arrival in the Central African Republic.
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.