Canadian representation in the Central African Republic
Canadian Consulate in Bangui
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Bangui.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Bangui
The Consulate of Canada provides local consular services to Canadians visiting or living in the Central African Republic.
Bangui
Central African Republic
Bangui
Central African Republic
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are provided by appointment. Contact the Consulate before visiting.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Bangui?
The Consulate is located at Cabinet ARC in Bangui.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Bangui
The Canadian Consulate in Bangui provides local consular assistance to Canadians visiting or living in the Central African Republic.
The office is headed on an honorary basis. Canada’s broader diplomatic representation for the Central African Republic is provided by the High Commission of Canada in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
The High Commission in Yaoundé has a consular district covering Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic and Gabon.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Bangui
The Bangui office provides selected services for Canadian citizens in the Central African Republic.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Bangui office for local consular assistance and guidance during the published appointment hours.
Passport services
Canadian passport services are available by appointment. Applicants can pay the applicable fees online and present their documents in person at the Consulate.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available by appointment for Canadian citizens and, in limited circumstances, for non-Canadian citizens when documents are intended for use in Canada.
Citizenship services
Citizenship applications are not accepted at the Bangui Consulate. Applicants should contact the High Commission of Canada in Yaoundé.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official IRCC web form.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Bangui
General enquiries
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., by appointment.
Consular services
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Office closures: Hours may change during holidays or a large-scale emergency. Emergency consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services in Bangui
Canadian passport applications can be presented in person at the Consulate by appointment.
Passport applications
Complete the appropriate passport application, pay the applicable fees online and contact the Consulate by email to book an appointment to present your documents.
Citizenship applications
The Bangui Consulate does not accept citizenship applications. Contact the High Commission of Canada in Yaoundé for the current application procedure.
Passport payment: Government of Canada passport service fees can be paid online before attending the appointment.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Bangui
Book an appointment
General and consular services are appointment-based. Contact the office before travelling to the Consulate.
Prepare passport documents
Passport applicants should complete their application and pay the required fees before attending their appointment.
Use Yaoundé for citizenship
Citizenship applications are not accepted in Bangui and should be handled through the High Commission of Canada in Yaoundé.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Bangui FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in the Central African Republic?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at Cabinet ARC in Bangui.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Bangui headed by an Honorary Consul?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada officially names the office the Consulate of Canada to the Central African Republic, in Bangui, while Travel.gc.ca identifies the local representative as an Honorary Consul of Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone numbers are +236 21 61 30 39, +236 70 50 22 38 and +236 75 50 22 38.
What is the email address?
The published email address is consulatbangui@yahoo.fr.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Bangui open?
General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment on weekdays. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Bangui?
Yes. Passport applicants can pay the required fees online and book an appointment to present their documents in person at the Consulate.
Can I submit a citizenship application in Bangui?
No. Citizenship applications are not accepted at the Bangui Consulate. Applicants should contact the High Commission of Canada in Yaoundé.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, subject to current Government of Canada requirements.
Which Canadian High Commission is responsible for the Central African Republic?
The High Commission of Canada in Yaoundé, Cameroon, provides broader diplomatic and consular services for the Central African Republic.