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How to get a France visa from Central African Republic
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Central African passport holders travelling to France.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to France.
Business visa
Processing time5 working days- 3 weeks
Validity90 days
Student visa
Processing time5 working days- 3 weeks
Validity1 year+
Tourist visa
Processing time5 working days - 3 weeks
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Central African applicants need to provide.
- A Central African passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in grey background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Medical travel insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 Euros.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Business visa
- The France business visa is issued to Central Africans traveling to France with the intention of engaging in business activities.
- People who can apply for the business visa are business travelers, seasonal workers, foreigners involved in teaching activities, models, medical practitioners, airline crew, and interns.
- You can also apply if you have the intention of attending or participating in trade fairs, seminars, or conferences related to their professional activity can apply for this visa.
- Central Africans replying to invitations from their partners in France are also eligible for this visa type.
- An official letter of invitation from your partner in France should be provided. The letter must state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the business trip.
- The letter from the host company must state if the company will be responsible for the applicant’s finances in the country.
- Admission cards to trade fairs or conferences must be provided.
- You can apply for this visa if you want to create or participate in commercial, industrial, artisanal or agricultural activities or work in a liberal profession in France.
- Foreigners who intend setting up a new business in France must be able to demonstrate the economic viability of their project.
- Applicants are required to provide proof of sufficient funds in form of bank statements.
Student visa
- The French student visa is issued to Central Africans who have the intention of studying in any of the academic institutions in France.
- If your studies will last less than three months, and you are sure you will not be spending any longer in the country, then you should apply for the court séjour pour étude, otherwise known as the short-stay or Schengen student visa.
- The long-stay visa also known as the visa de long séjour pour études or the extended-stay VLT-TS is what you need if you wish to study in France for longer than six months. This visa acts as a residence permit and lasts for the duration of your study period (normally three years for a bachelor’s degree, two years for a master’s program and four years for a Ph.D.).
- If you need to travel to France in order to sit one or more university entrance exams, you can apply for the visa de court séjour étudiant concours, which simply means a visa for sitting entrance exams. If you sit your exam and pass, you are then eligible to apply for a renewable, one-year residence permit.
- An official acceptance letter onto an accredited program at a French institution is required. This should be on officially headed paper, featuring your full details, the details of your program of study and the start and end dates of study.
- Proof of sufficient funds for living in the country. The current amount required is €615 per month, which can be shown with a bank statement, a guarantor’s letter or a notice of funding from a loan, scholarship or grant.
- Proof of return ticket home is required. Often this is in the form of the actual ticket or reservation showing the date of departure, but can be a handwritten statement of intent, including intended departure dates.
- Proof of medical insurance is also required (minimum cover €30,000)
- Proof of accommodation must be provided. This can be in the form of student housing confirmation or a certificate of board and lodging or ‘attestation d’accueil’ (if you’re living with friends or relatives).
- Proof of proficiency in French is required if you are studying a French-language course.
- Before initiating the visa application process, ensure that you have been accepted into the institution of your choice.
- Applicants of this visa must not be less than 18 years of age.
- Foreigners who intend to study a specialization in France by working as a medical intern during the duration of their studies are eligible to apply for this visa.
- A copy of the certificates and transcripts obtained from the schools previously attended by applicants is required.
Tourist visa
- The French tourist visa is issued to Central Africans with the intention of touring France.
- France is part of the Schengen countries so you can apply for the for the Schengen visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days, and it is not extendable.
- The French diplomatic office will only require you to present a copy of a booked round-trip flight ticket, instead of buying the actual flight ticket before obtaining the visa.
- This document must involve information about the airline company, your name and identity details, destinations, flight number, days and hours.
- A confirming document offering the information that you have at your disposition at least 30,000€ coverage within France and the entire Schengen Area is required.
- A one or two-page cover letter signed by the applicant, stating the purpose of your visit to France, including the travel program must be provided.
- Proof of a booked accommodation for the period of stay in France must be provided by the applicant.
- The currency restriction for entry into and exit out of France is 10,000 Euros.
- Foreigners looking to travel to France for medical consultation, or receive treatment in a hospital in France can also apply for the France tourist visa.
- A written document from the medical institution in France willing to take up the applicant’s treatment is required.
- A medical diagnosis from the applicant’s local physician in Burkina Faso stating the nature of the applicant’s illness and the reason treatment will be best gotten in France should be provided.
Where to apply
France embassy & visa application centers in Central African Republic.
Bangui
AddressFrench Embassy in Bangui, Central African Republic --- Boulevard du Général de Gaulle BP 884 Bangui Central African Republic
Phone(+236) 661 3005 (+236) 661 3006
Email-
Websitewww.ambafrancecf.org
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Frequently asked questions
Is there any interview for France visa
You do not need to give an interview if you are applying for a short stay tourist visa. However, you need to be present at the time of document submission at VFS.
Do embassies check bank statements
Yes most embassies verifies bank statements that are sent in with applications.
Do I need to know French to study in France
No. There are many courses, especially in engineering (all branches), management, hospitality, fashion studies, economics, etc that are taught in English. However, it is a good idea to learn basics of French language, to ensure a smooth stay.
What is the use of an International Student Identity Card
An international student identity card enables you to access youth hostels for short stays while traveling at discounted prices. You can get this from any office of the STIC Travels.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest France visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.