Canada passport → Central African Republic
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Canadian passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Central African Republic at a glance
- Capital
- Bangui
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- French, Sango
- Calling code
- +236
- Region
- Middle Africa
Central African Republic for other passports
- CanadaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Middle Africa for Canadian passport holders
AngolaVisa-free30 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free15 days
CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
CongoeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Canadian passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in the Central African Republic?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Central African Republic?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.