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Visa to Central African Republic

The Central African Republic tourist or business visa is usually valid for multiple entries for one year from the date of issue. The duration of stay cannot exceed 90 days per entry.

Please complete the Central African Republic visa application form and print two (2) copies. You must sign both copies of the application form. Incomplete or unsigned applications will delay the application process.
 

Central African Republic Application

You must send your passport – a copy is not acceptable. 

• Your signed passport must have more than 6 months validity remaining to apply for a visa. Visa will not be issued with less than 6 months validity.
• Must contain sufficient blank visa pages. Visas are affixed to the blank "Visa" pages of your passport. "Amendment" pages (clearly marked as such) in the back of your passport are not acceptable for visa issuance.

Provide two (2) recent passport photos taken within the last six months.
Please carefully review the Passport Photo Style Regulations.

Important: Please do not cut/trim & staple the photo to the visa application. You can simply attach it with a paper clip or send it loose and we will attach it for you.

You must provide a copy of your confirmed roundtrip airline itinerary indicating the dates of entry and exit from the country you intend to visit. Your name must be on the ticket (do not send an original ticket).

Note: If you are crossing a border by car please write a brief letter of explanation.  Make sure to sign the letter - an original signature required.  A roundtrip flight confirmation to the foreign country closest to your destination is still required.

A copy of your confirmed hotel reservations indicating your name, dates of stay, as well as the hotel address with contact information.

If you are staying with a friend/host, a signed letter of invitation from your host, as well as either a copy of your host's Passport or National ID Card and Visa status (if applicable) are required.

Please submit an Employment Verification Letter or a letter of introduction from your employer confirming your current employment/agreement. It should state that the applicant will resume his/her duties upon their return. This letter must be signed.

If retired/housewife: Please submit a signed letter addressed to the Office of Immigration explaining your current unemployed status, and the financial means used to support yourself while abroad.

An International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required. You may submit either the original booklet or a photocopy of the booklet itself.