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Central African Republic Kenyan passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to the Central African Republic (CAR).
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
Entry requirements
- CAR’s Embassy in France (official site) provides short-stay and long-stay visa application procedures and required supporting documents.
- Typical supporting documents listed include a valid passport, 2 passport photos, flight ticket, and proof of stay/reason for travel (e.g., hotel reservation or invitation letter).
Stay
Embassy application forms describe visas such as 1–30 days, 30–45 days, and 45–90 days; the permitted stay depends on the visa issued.
Passport
Passport must be valid; UK travel advice indicates at least 6 months validity from arrival.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all arriving travelers aged 9 months and older (per CDC entry requirements).
Always confirm the correct CAR embassy/consulate for Kenya residents and the latest requirements/fees before booking, as rules can change at short notice.
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Sources
- Embassy of the Central African Republic in France — Short-stay visa instructions
- Embassy of the Central African Republic in France — Short-stay visa application form (PDF)
- UK Government travel advice — Central African Republic entry requirements (passport validity, visa, yellow fever)
- CDC Travelers’ Health — Central African Republic (yellow fever entry requirement)
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.