Visa requirements for American passport holders traveling to Central African Republic
Valid passport with 6+ months validity
Original, signed U.S. passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Central African Republic, with adequate unused visa pages for entry and exit stamps. Amendment pages cannot be used.
Completed visa application form
Two completed and signed visa application forms.
Passport photograph
Get InstantlyTwo recent passport-type photographs (2" x 2") in color, front view with white background.
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
Cover letter for visa application
Get InstantlyA letter from the U.S. Department of State addressed to the Embassy of the Central African Republic, Washington DC, explaining the nature and dates of travel, and indicating the applicant's name and passport number.
Flight booking confirmation
Get InstantlyCopy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Hotel confirmation letter
Get InstantlyInvitation letter from the inviting party in Central African Republic or hotel reservation.
Employment verification letter
Get InstantlyA letter from the applicant's employer confirming that the applicant will return to the U.S. to resume duties after the visit.
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