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How to get a Central African Republic visa from Singapore
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Singaporean 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 Singaporean applicants need to provide.
- A Singaporean 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
- Singaporeans can apply for a tourist visa when traveling to Central African Republic for tourism and visitation purposes.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination must be provided.
- Applicants are required to provide an invitation letter.
- All currency must be declared upon entry into Central African Republic.
- Travelers are required to carry their passports 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.
- Taking photographs of police or military installations, airports, or any other government buildings is prohibited. Unauthorized photography may result in the seizure of photographic equipment by the authorities.
- 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.
Business visa
- Singaporeans traveling to the Central African Republic for business purposes can apply for a business visa.
- 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 Singapore.
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AddressCentral African Republic currently does not maintain an embassy in Singapore.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the religion of Central African Republic
Christianity is largest religion in Central African Republic, with Protestantism being the largest denomination. Islam is practiced by 9 percent of the population.
What is the capital of Central African Republic
Bangui is the capital of the Central African Republic.
What is the best time to visit Central African Republic
The best time to visit the Central African Republic is during the dry season, between December and March.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Central African Republic visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.