French visa for Central African citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Central African passport holders visiting France for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Central African citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Central African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Central African citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Central African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Central African Republic, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Bangui: The Embassy of France in Bangui, Central African Republic (Working hours: Close now)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Central African Republic for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Central African Republic traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Central African Republic) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,922 | N/A |
| 2009 | 7,676 | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 7,665 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 8,050 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 8,198 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 8,363 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 8,370 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 8,445 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 8,268 | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 8,676 | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 8,932 | 2.95% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Central African Republic comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Central African Republic is approximately 622,980 km2 (240,533 sq mi). This means Central African Republic is 13.77% larger than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 60,674,271 more people than the population of Central African Republic.
We have highlighted France & Central African Republic’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Central African Republic | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 5,173,646 | 60.7 million more people live in France than Central African Republic |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 1 | France has 266 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Central African Republic. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 21 | France passport holders can visit 122 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 13 | French hosts 466 more foreign missions than Central African Republic. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Central African Republic travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Central African Republic visiting France in 2018 was approximately 8,932.
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