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It is recommended to take out an insurance policy for the entire period of stay in the country.
The travel insurance policy must meet the following requirements:
minimum coverage of $50,000
should cover the costs of medical services, repatriation, etc.
Visa
You can make your planned trip to the Central African Republic with a visa if you are a citizen of a country for which visa is required.
Foreign nationals can apply for short-term visas to the Central African Republic for temporary reasons (tourism, business and other short-term purposes). If you want to stay in the Central African Republic for a longer period for specific reasons (such as study, employment, etc.), you can also apply for a long-term Central African Republic visa.
In total, citizens of 16 countries are exempt from the requirement to have an entry visa, they can stay in the territory of the CAR for up to 90 days. To find out if you need a visa to the Central African Republic (CAR), click on the link and select a country to view the visa requirements for you: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Central_African_Republic
Short-term visa
The reason for issuing a short-term visa to the Central African Republic can be tourism, visiting family or friends, business trip, short-term education, or short-term work.
The validity period of the short-term visa to the Central African Republic is 90 days for entry.
What documents are required to obtain a short-term visa to the CAR?
Two application forms (completed in French)
Photos of 3.5x4.5 in size
Passport and a copy of the main page. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date and must contain at least two blank pages.
A copy of the identity card
Copy of residence permit (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Airline booking (round-trip)
Letter from local employer/sponsor (if going for short-term temporary work):
The letter must contain:
Name, mailing address and telephone number of the sponsor/company
Information about the applicant's position, starting date and salary
Time frame of work leave (expected date of return to duties) and purpose of the trip.
For minors:
Copy of birth certificate/adoption certificate/custody decision if parents are divorced/death certificate of one of the parents
A letter of permission from a parent/guardian if the minor is traveling alone, or a letter of permission from one of the guardians/parents if the minor is traveling with one of them.
For tourism:
Confirmation of accommodation (hotel confirmation, apartment rental agreement, etc.)
For work:
Letter of invitation from the employer company in the CAR
A letter from the applicant's employer stating that the employee will leave the Central African Republic at the end of the employment contract.
Diplomatic, official visit:
Verbal note (official diplomatic address of the government of one state to the government of another state, a type of diplomatic note)
Visiting family/friends:
Marriage certificate
Birth Certificate
A letter of invitation stating the existence of a relationship with the inviter and the purpose of visiting the country and assuming responsibility for accommodation/related expenses during the guest's stay in the Central African Republic.
For training:
Letter of acceptance to a university in the CAR.
How long does it take to process a short-term visa to the CAR?
The average time for issuing a short-term visa in the Central African Republic is 2-5 working days. The time depends on the country you are applying from.
How much does it cost to get a short-term visa to the CAR?
CAR short-term visa costs 90-165 USD. Fees may vary depending on your nationality or country of application.
Where to apply for a short-term visa?
You can apply for a short-term visa to the Central African Republic at the Central African Republic visa centers, embassies, or consulates, depending on which accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there are none in your country, you need to contact the nearest embassy or consulate in your place of residence.
A transit visa is usually valid for three days or less for a transfer from the Central African Republic to the next destination.
You can submit an application and find out about the list of necessary documents for a transit visa by e-mail: info@consulateofcentralafricanrepublic.com.
When traveling to Central African Republic with pets, it is important to remember the following:
Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies at least 14 days but no more than 6 months before entering the country.
A licensed veterinarian must complete your pet's health certificate for entry into the CAR.
An import permit is not required when entering the CAR from any country.
Pets must be brought into the country through the airport in Bangui M'Poko.
All pets must be free of signs of diseases that can be transmitted to humans during airport entry screening.
Rabbits and birds, fish, reptiles, rodents are not subject to rabies vaccination requirements, but they must have a health certificate to enter the CAR.
Pet owners are advised to obtain further information from the relevant authorities in their country of residence or destination.
For information and advice on the customs regulations of the Central African Republic, visit the official website of the Customs Department: https://edouanes.cf/
To drive in the Central African Republic, you need to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP). You can apply for an international driving license in the CAR online. Visit the CAR International Driving License website and fill out the CAR International Driving Permit form to start driving in the CAR region.
To rent a car, a minimum driving experience of at least 12 months is required. The minimum age is 21 years (for some types of cars - 25 years).
All missions of the Central African Republic worldwide: https://www.embassypages.com/car
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