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How to get a Central African Republic visa from Thailand
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Thai 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 Thai applicants need to provide.
- A Thailand 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 to cover entire stay in Central African Republic.
- Proof of accommodation in form of a hotel reservation.
- Copy of return flight ticket to show incentive of returning to Thailand.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Central African Republic tourist visa is issued to Thais traveling for tourism and visitation purposes.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination must be provided.
- Applicants traveling for visitation purposes are required to provide an invitation letter.
- All currency must be declared upon entry into Central African Republic.
- Visitors traveling to the country with minors under the age of 18 must provide an unabridged copy of their birth certificate.
- 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
- Thais traveling to the Central African Republic for business purposes can apply for a business visa.
- 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 business people should take note of this.
Where to apply
Central African Republic embassy & visa application centers in Thailand.
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AddressCentral African Republic currently does not maintain an embassy in Thailand.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main religion in Central Republic of Africa
Christianity is largest and dominating religion in Central African Republic.
What is the best time to travel to Central Africa Republic
The best time to travel to the Central African Republic is in the December to May dry season.
How is the climate like in Central African Republic
The climate is tropical, with abundant rainfall of about 178 cm (70 in) annually in the south, decreasing to about 86 cm (30 in) in the extreme northeast. There is one rainy season (December– March) and one long, hot, dry season (April–November).
How long does it take to process a Central Republic of Africa visa
It takes four business days to process a Central Republic of Africa visa.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Central African Republic visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.