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Central African Republic Short Stay Entry Visa

10 facts quoted from the official source

For a temporary visit of up to 45 days using the applicable consular short-stay form.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Health Screening RequiredThe Washington embassy requires a yellow-fever vaccination card.via usrcaembassy.org
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementThe application requires an invitation or hotel evidence.via usrcaembassy.org
  • Passport or travel-document requirementThe Washington embassy requires a valid passport.via usrcaembassy.org
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official form distinguishes a 1-to-30-day visa and a 30-to-45-day visa.
  • Official source basisThe official form distinguishes a 1-to-30-day visa and a 30-to-45-day visa.
  • Report summaryThe official form distinguishes a 1-to-30-day visa and a 30-to-45-day visa.
  • Residence Establishment AllowedThe entry permission does not itself grant residence.
  • Travel Itinerary RequiredThe Washington embassy requires a travel itinerary.via usrcaembassy.org
Family

Who you can bring

Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe Paris form lists EUR 80 for 1 to 30 days.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Days MaxThe short-stay form covers stays up to 45 days.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Central African Republic?
The official source states: For a temporary visit of up to 45 days using the applicable consular short-stay form.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Central African Republic?
The official source states: The application requires an invitation or hotel evidence.

Every answer is quoted from the official paris.diplomatie.gouv.cf page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source paris.diplomatie.gouv.cfLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Central African Republic government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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