Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Details that can change your plans
Bring a yellow-fever vaccination certificate
French and UK government entry guidance say yellow-fever proof may be checked or is needed at border control. Ask a travel-health professional about medical eligibility and certificate exceptions.
Official guidanceVerify issuance on arrival before travel
The Paris embassy describes advance short-stay application and does not confirm a visa on arrival for this passport. Obtain explicit confirmation from a Central African mission and your carrier.
Official guidanceCentral African Republic at a glance
- Capital
- Bangui
- Currency
- XAF
- Calling code
- +236
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from United Arab Emirates need a visa for Central African Republic?
For tourism in Central African Republic, travelers using an ordinary passport from United Arab Emirates should prepare for a visa on arrival.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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