Central African Republic
Passports
Passport valid for
six months after entry into the Central African Republic required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Congo (Rep), Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Israel, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Mauritius, Monaco, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Switzerland and Togo provided traveling from their own countries;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.Note
Nationals of Lebanon are visa-exempt if in possession of written proof of their status as businessperson, banker or technician.Types of visa and cost
Tourist/Business and Transit: US$59 (for stays of up to 30 days); US$179 (for stays of up to three months). Fees paid in other currencies depend on exchange rates.Validity
Tourist and Business visas are valid for stays of maximum three months. For transit through the Central African Republic, enquire at the Consulate (or Consular sections at Embassy).Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information .Application requirements
(a) Two application forms. (b) Fee. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Return/onward ticket. (e) Letter from company stating that applicant will resume work on returning. (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate. (g) Stamped, self-addressed envelope.Working days required
Normally two unless application is referred to the authorities in the Central African Republic.
No Test Required
CFAfr10,000 is levied on all passengers
Embassy of the Central African Republic in France
30 rue des Perchamps, 75016 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4224 4256. Embassy of the Central African Republic in the USA
1618 22nd Street, NW, Washington DC 2008, USA
Tel: (202) 483 7800.Travel Warnings
All but essential travel to the Central African Republic is advised against. Following a coup d’etat in March 2003 order has yet to be restored to much of the country outside Bangui. Travelers who must travel outside Bangui are strongly recommended to check on the situation in the areas through which they are traveling with their local contacts, the local authorities and diplomatic missions before proceeding.
The threat from terrorism is low but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
