
United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Citizens of the Central African Republic need an e-visa to travel to the United Arab Emirates. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 48 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $111, government fee included.
For citizens of the Central African Republic: the passport opens 21 countries visa-free; Bangui — Abu Dhabi: ≈ 4,430 km, about 6 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a United Arab Emirates visa cost for citizens of the Central African Republic?
Can I travel to the United Arab Emirates without a visa on a Central African Republic passport?
No: citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $111, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaUnited Arab Emirates visa rules at a glance
- With a Central African Republic passport you can visit 21 countries visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 49 with an e-visa; 102 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Central African Republic passport ranks 166th of 199.
- Central African Republic passport: visa-free access to 21 countries; United Arab Emirates passport: 127.
- Citizens of the Central African Republic and the United Arab Emirates can travel together visa-free to 14 countries, for example: Chad, Burkina Faso, Palestine, Gambia, Senegal, Seychelles, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Singapore, Haiti, Ecuador, Philippines, and Micronesia.
- Citizens of the United Arab Emirates, in turn, get a visa on arrival in the Central African Republic. Central African Republic visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travelling to the United Arab Emirates: good to know
- Bangui — Abu Dhabi: about 4,430 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 6 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: +3 hours.
- Local time: Bangui 12:00 — Abu Dhabi 15:00.
- Local currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham.
- Languages: Arabic.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ AED 3.67.
- United Arab Emirates is the 75th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the Central African Republic.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the Central African Republic:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to the United Arab Emirates
Visa rules for the United Arab Emirates for citizens of countries bordering the Central African Republic:
Official portal: smartservices.icp.gov.ae
How to get a United Arab Emirates visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Bangui — Abu Dhabi?
About 6 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 4,430 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with the United Arab Emirates?
Time difference with your country’s capital: +3 hours.
Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates, in turn, get a visa on arrival in the Central African Republic.
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