Basic Travel Requirements for Ethiopians visiting
Central African Republic
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Central African Visa.
- An Ethiopia 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.
Central African Republic Visa for Ethiopians
Facts about Central African Republic
Tourists that visit the Central African Republic are usually attracted to the Chutes De Boali, a waterfall of 50m. Travelers can appreciate the wildlife in the country by visiting Dzanga-Sangha National Park which has gorillas and elephants. Other activities that can be carried out at the national park include Lowland Gorilla Trekking, Boating Safaris, and famous Dzanga Bai.
Over the last decade, the number of tourist visa has been on the rise. An average of 157,000 tourists visits the Central African Republic yearly.
Types of Central African Republic Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 4 business days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 4 business days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Central African Republic Visa
- An Ethiopia 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.
Central African Republic Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Ethiopians intending to travel to the Central African Republic for tourism purposes should apply for the tourist visa.
- Travelers are required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Travelers are required to provide an invitation letter. Without this, you won’t be granted entry into the Central African Republic.
- All currencies (both local and foreign) must be declared upon entry.
- Local law requires passports to be carried on your person 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.
- 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.
- The city of Bangui does have a public transportation system consisting of green buses and yellow taxis, though these vehicles are often dangerously overcrowded and very badly maintained.
Central African Republic Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Ethiopians traveling to the Central African Republic for business purposes can apply for a business visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- 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.
Central African Republic Visa Fees
Tourist visa
150.00 (USD)
Business visa
150.00 (USD)
Central African Republic Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ethiopia
Adis Ababa
Central African Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Gigiri Road, Plot No. 51 P. O. Box 982 – 00621 Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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(+251) 116 63 37 67