Italy to Central African Republic visa requirements

Italian passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic. The simplest route for tourism is the official online eVisa (evisa-centrafrique.com); a consular visa through the CAR mission for Italy (Paris/Milan) is the alternative. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry. Italy is not on the Central African Republic's short list of visa-exempt nationalities, so an Italian (IT) ordinary passport holder must obtain a visa before travel for a short tourist visit. The CAR operates an official electronic visa portal (evisa-centrafrique.com) that issues tourist and group-tourist eVisas, making the eVisa the most practical channel for Italians. The eVisa permits a short stay (commonly up to 90 days as set by Italian Foreign Ministry guidance) and is typically single-entry; it cannot be extended inside or outside the country. Applicants pay an online government fee (commonly cited around USD 80-110 depending on category) and receive an approval by email to present on arrival. Alternatively, Italians can apply for a consular/embassy visa through the CAR diplomatic mission competent for Italy (Embassy in Paris, with a consular contact in Milan, Via Asiago 43). A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers over 9 months of age, and the passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Note: Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Viaggiare Sicuri) strongly advises against all travel to the CAR due to a precarious and volatile security situation; this is a safety advisory and does not change the visa requirement. Travelers should verify current fees and category options directly on the official eVisa portal before applying.