Canada Visa Requirements for Central African Republic Citizens
Entry Requirements Summary
Central African Republic citizens must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also called a visitor visa, before travelling to Canada. Apply through IRCC.
Requirements summarized from IRCC's official lists. Data last reviewed: . Criminal admissibility is governed by IRPA s.36.
What to have ready
- Valid passport
- Visitor visa in that passport
The papers that show why you are coming depend on the trip. IRCC lists them by purpose:
How to apply
IRCC posts visitor visa processing times by the country you apply from and updates them often.
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Processing times from Central African Republic
IRCC publishes processing times by the country you apply from. These are its published figures for applications made from Central African Republic.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | 113 days |
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IRCC bases these figures on how long most complete applications recently took. Your own application can take longer.
IRCC figures last updated September 22, 2026. See current IRCC processing times
Connecting through a Canadian airport? Travellers from visa-required countries normally need a transit visa, which is free, for airport connections of 48 hours or less. IRCC transit rules
Learn how criminal law affects entry
A visa or eTA does not settle admissibility. Read how IRPA s.36 works.
Explore immigration pathways
Express Entry, provincial programs, family sponsorship and other pathways.
Pathways from Central African Republic
A visitor visa or eTA covers a short trip. If you are thinking about studying, working, or staying permanently, the route depends on your own age, education, language scores and work history rather than on your nationality. Start with the tools below to see which programs fit.
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