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Central African Republic visa for US citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rcawashington.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 the United States

The Central African Republic has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to the United States

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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 the United States 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 US citizens can stay in the Central African Republic

How long US 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 US citizens apply

In the United States, applications go to the embassy of the Central African Republic in Washington D.C., 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 US citizens

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

Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to the United States

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Where is the embassy of the Central African Republic in the United States?

The embassy of the Central African Republic in the United States is in Washington D.C.

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

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

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

No; US 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.