How to get a Central African Republic visa from Egypt
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Central African Republic.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Central African Republic.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to foreigners traveling to the Central African Republic for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
- Applicants of this visa may have been invited to the country by their friends or relatives who hold permanent residence in the country.
- If you are visiting someone in the Central African Republic, an official letter of invitation from your host is required. The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must contain the valid contact information of the host.
- Applicants of this visa who are employed are required to present a letter from their employer. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state the duration and purpose of the applicants leave.
- This visa allows foreigners to attend events and festivals taking place in the country.
- Minors traveling to the country on this visa are required to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate. A notarized consent signed by both the minor’s parents should be provided if they are traveling with one or none of their parents.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to work or study during their time in the country.
- All travelers to the Central African Republic are expected to be vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to the country.
- Receipt of payment of visa application fee is required.
Business visa
- The main applicants of this visa are business-oriented travelers who have the intention of engaging in business activities in the Central African Republic.
- Business travelers are not prohibited from negotiating and signing business contracts with their business partners in the country.
- During your time in the country, you are allowed to attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars.
- An official letter of invitation from the inviting company in the Central African Republic should be provided. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must be addressed to the Embassy of the Central African Republic.
- The letter must state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the business trip.
- The business letter from the inviting company must state who will be responsible for the applicant’s finances in the country.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt is required. The letter must state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and length of the applicant’s employment.
- If there have been previous trade relations between the host company and the applicant’s company, proof of this is required.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
- International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required.
Where to apply
Central African Republic embassy & visa application centers in Egypt.
Cairo
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | — | — |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | 09:00 | 16:00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Central African Republic a developing country
How populous is the Central African Republic
What are the natural resources of Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is rich in high-value natural resources, including diamonds, timber, gold, uranium, possible oil deposits, and endangered wildlife.
What type of economy does the Central African Republic have
The Central African Republic has a traditional economic system in which subsistence agriculture and forestry remain the backbone of the economy.
What is the religion of the Central African Republic
Most of the locals who practice Islam are primarily based in the north of the country. About 25% of the population are Protestant, another 25% are Roman Catholic, and 15% are Muslim. Traditional indigenous beliefs are practiced by about 35%.