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Central African Republic Visa Guide

Bangui · XAF

Updated Mar 2026

Processing Time

Instant

Validity

3 months from issue / 30 days stay

Fee

XAF 100,000 (approx ₹80,000)

Overview

Indians can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Bangui M'Poko International Airport. The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue and allows a stay of up to 30 days. The visa fee is paid in cash at the airport. Indians are advised to have a confirmed return flight ticket and sufficient funds for their stay.

Required Documents

1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
2Completed visa application form (from official website)
3Recent passport photograph (exact size 35x45mm, white background)
4Confirmed return flight tickets
5Hotel booking confirmation
6Bank statement last 3 months (min balance)
7Employment proof / ITR / salary slips
8Travel insurance
9Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Application Process

1
Gather required documents
Collect all the required documents, including a valid passport, completed application form, recent passport photograph, and confirmed return flight tickets.
2
Pay the visa fee
Pay the visa fee in cash at the airport. The fee is XAF 100,000.
3
Submit the application
Submit the application form and supporting documents to the immigration officer at the airport.
4
Collect the visa
Collect the visa from the immigration officer after the application has been processed.

Tips for Approval

✓Indians are advised to have a confirmed return flight ticket and sufficient funds for their stay.
✓It is recommended to have a VPN to access the official website for the visa application form.
✓The visa fee is paid in cash at the airport, so it is recommended to have the exact amount in local currency.
✓The immigration officer may ask for additional documents, so it is recommended to have all the required documents ready.