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How to get a Central African Republic visa from Ethiopia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ethiopian passport holders travelling to Central African Republic.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Central African Republic.
Business visa
Processing time4 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$150
Tourist visa
Processing time4 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$150
Application requirements
Documents Ethiopian applicants need to provide.
- An Ethiopia 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 (2'' x 2'') taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Ethiopians intending to travel to the Central African Republic for tourism purposes should apply for the tourist visa.
- Travelers are required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Travelers are required to provide an invitation letter. Without this, you won't be granted entry into the Central African Republic.
- All currencies (both local and foreign) must be declared upon entry.
- Local law requires passports to be carried on your person at all times. Failure to produce your passport may result in detention and/or a fine.
- Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in the Central African Republic are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
- Banking infrastructure remains limited in the Central African Republic, and facilities for monetary exchange exist only in the capital.
- There are few ATMs in the Central African Republic. Exchange bureaus and banks normally accept dollars and euros, with the exception of West African Francs (CFA).
- Credit cards are not used in the Central African Republic, and purchases of goods and services, including hotel rooms and airline tickets, are cash transactions.
- The city of Bangui does have a public transportation system consisting of green buses and yellow taxis, though these vehicles are often dangerously overcrowded and very badly maintained.
Business visa
- Ethiopians traveling to the Central African Republic for business purposes can apply for a business visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- The central African Republic is ranked 183 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings.
- Applicants of this visa are required to obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for providing the invitation. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be written on company letterhead.
- Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited.
- Request the same validity of visa as in the business introduction letter.
- Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa.
- This letter must also state who is going to sponsor the business trip.
- When doing business in the Central African Republic, a basic knowledge of French is necessary.
- The Central African Republic is a member of the Central African Economic and Monetary Union (CEMAC), so businesspeople should take note of this.
Where to apply
Central African Republic embassy & visa application centers in Ethiopia.
Adis Ababa
AddressCentral African Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia --- Gigiri Road, Plot No. 51 P. O. Box 982 - 00621 Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Phone(+251) 116 63 37 67
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Central African Republic rank in the world by net exports
The Central African Republic is the 191st largest export economy in the world. In 2017, the Central African Republic exported $62.4M and imported $229M, resulting in a negative trade balance of $166M. In 2017 the GDP of the Central African Republic was $1.95B and its GDP per capita was $725.
How populous is Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is the 38th largest African country by population (3,859,139).
Is Central African Republic a developing country
The Central African Republic is one of the world's least-developed countries, with over 60 percent of its population living in poverty. The country does have some important natural resources, with timber and diamonds dominating exports. However, transportation and electricity infrastructure is extremely limited.
What is the main religion in Central African Republic
Christianity is the largest religion in the Central African Republic, with Protestantism being the largest denomination. Islam is practiced by 9 percent of the population. The vast majority of Muslims are Malikite Sunni.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Central African Republic visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.