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Central African Republic passport to Spain

Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Spain, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Spain lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Central African Republic is not one of them.
  • Central African Republic passports get “Visa required” at 100 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Spain passports get “Visa required” in Central African Republic.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec32 × 26 mm

Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.

Visa site

Flight corridor

Connection likely

Central African RepublicCentral African RepublicSpainSpain
Typical duration
8.1 hours
From
BGF · BBT
To
BCN · MAD · PMI

Usual hubs

  • MoroccoMorocco · 9.3 hours
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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Central African Republic

Country profile

Capital

Bangui

Population

6.5 million

Area

622,984 km²

Currency

Central African CFA franc XAF

Languages

French, Sango

Time zone

UTC+01:00

Foreign-born

94,556 · 2024

Migrant share

1.8%

Ethnic groups · 2003

  • Baya28.8%
  • Banda22.9%
  • Mandjia9.9%
  • Sara7.9%
  • M'Baka-Bantu7.9%
  • Arab-Fulani6%
  • Other16.6%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Spain

Country profile

Capital

Madrid

Population

49.3 million

Area

504,782 km²

Currency

Euro EUR

Languages

Spanish

Time zone

UTC+00:00–UTC+01:00

Foreign-born

8.9 million · 2024

Migrant share

18.5%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Spanish84.8%
  • other12.3%
  • Moroccan1.7%
  • Romanian1.2%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type C / Type F

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+34

Airports

BCN · MAD · PMI · AGP

Highlights

  • Sagrada Família
  • Alhambra
  • Prado
  • Park Güell
  • Seville Cathedral

Central African Republic · Visa required

FAQ

Does a Central African Republic passport need a visa for Spain?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

No single stay length is recorded. Check Spain immigration or a mission.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Spain typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 32 × 26 mm. Confirm with a Spain mission.

What about a Spain passport entering Central African Republic?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

How do you apply for Spain as a visitor?

Schengen short-stay (type C):90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.

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