Citizens of most countries need a visa to visit the CAR. Exceptions are citizens of these countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Gabon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Israel, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, the UAE, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, the USA, Chad, Equatorial Guinea.

An electronic visa is available only for tourist trips. You can find information about visa types on the CAR Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

A visa on arrival can be obtained only if it was pre-arranged at a CAR diplomatic mission abroad.

An electronic visa cannot be extended either inside or outside the CAR.

The validity period of the visa is determined when you apply.

No, you cannot.

A complete list of documents is provided in the electronic visa application form.

Yes.

Yes.

Only if you have one.

Yes, you can pay for it after you apply.

No, payments required for the electronic visa application are non-refundable except in cases of technical errors. More about the refund policy at link.

Debit and credit cards from Visa and MasterCard.

At least 30 days.

From 1 day up to 180 days.

It is recommended to apply in advance.

You will face penalties according to the CAR law.

Only Bangui city airport, the CAR.

It must be valid (not expired) and from a country recognized internationally.

Yes, vaccination is required.

Insurance is highly recommended.

Use the link you got when you applied.

Contact a customs officer if you are on the CAR territory. You can also get an online copy using your application link.

Yes.