Central African Republic

A Visa is REQUIRED for any travel to Central African Republic.

Travel Advisory

Central African Republic – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.

Tourist Visa Requirements

  • Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Central African Republic, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Central African Republic.  Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
  • 2 Visa Application Forms. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
  • 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination. Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever will be required.
  • Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.

Business Visa Requirements

  • Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Central African Republic, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Central African Republic.  Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
  • 2 Visa Application Forms. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
  • 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination. Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever will be required.
  • Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of The Central African Republic, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Central African Republic.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
    • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
    • Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
  • Invitation Letter. From Central African Republic
  • Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.

Official Visa Requirements

  • Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Central African Republic, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Central African Republic.  Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
  • 2 Visa Application Forms. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
  • 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination. Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever will be required.
  • State Department Letter. A letter from the Department of State addressed to the Embassy of The Central African Republic, Washington DC, explaining the nature and dates of travel. The letter also should indicate the name and passport number of the applicant.
  • Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
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Instructions

Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:

Atlas Visa Services, Inc.
1751 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209

Service Fees

Fee Type Duration Processing Time Consular Fee Service Fee Total Fee
Tourist & business - Single entry 30 days 2-3 business days $155 $125 $280
Tourist & business - Multiple entry 12 months 2-3 business days $205 $125 $330

Other Information

FedEx Options

  • $45.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AK +HI – USA ONLY)
  • $85.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
  • $57.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)

Embassy Information

http://www.rcawashington.org/

Questions? Need Assistance?

Call us at 703-418-0800

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