🇨🇫 Central African Republic · Naturalisation
Naturalisation (Naturalisation Centrafricaine) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 18–None |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://clr.africanchildforum.org/Legislation%20Per%20Country/CAR/car_nationality_1961_fr.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~730 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Code de la nationalité centrafricaine: 'A l’exception des mineurs pouvant invoquer le bénéfice de dispositions de l’article 29, nul ne peut être naturalisé s’il n’a atteint l’âge de 18 ans.' (also: 'La majorité, au sens du présent code, est fixée à 18 ans accomplis.')”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-10.