Central African Republic Citizenship & Second Passport Guide
Central Africa
🛂 Passport Rank: #99
✈️ Visa-Free Countries: 55
💰 Tax System: territorial
🗺️ Pathways: 2
Overview
The Central African Republic offers citizenship through an investment in its national digital currency, Sango Coin. This program requires locking in $60,000 worth of Sango Coin for five years.
Citizenship Pathways
Sango Coin Citizenship by Investment
Cost: $60,000 (Sango Coin)
Timeline: 5.0 years
Presence Required: None required
The Central African Republic offers citizenship through an investment in its national digital currency, Sango Coin. Applicants must lock in $60,000 worth of Sango Coin for five years, after which the coins are returned.
Naturalization by Residency
Cost: Varies (fees)
Timeline: 5.0 years
Presence Required: 5 years legal residency
Standard naturalization requires 5 years of legal residency in the Central African Republic, along with meeting language, integration, and good character requirements.
Step-by-Step Process
Sango Coin Citizenship by Investment
: Submit initial application and due diligence documents.
— 1-2 weeks — Varies (due diligence fee)
: Receive approval in principle and make Sango Coin investment.
— 2-4 weeks — $60,000 (Sango Coin)
: Attend oath of allegiance ceremony (can be virtual).
— 1 week — Varies (ceremony fee)
: Receive citizenship certificate and apply for CAR passport.
— 2-4 weeks — Varies (passport fee)
Pros & Cons
Advantages
Relatively low investment for citizenship
No physical presence required for Sango Coin pathway
Potential for cryptocurrency value appreciation
Access to African markets
Fast processing for Sango Coin citizenship
Challenges
High political instability and security risks
Sango Coin value volatility and liquidity concerns
Limited visa-free travel with CAR passport
Poor infrastructure and economic development
Requirements
Valid Passport — Copy of current passport, valid for at least 6 months.
Proof of Funds — Documentation showing source of funds for Sango Coin investment.
Criminal Record Check — Clean criminal record certificate from country of origin and residence.
Sango Coin Wallet — Proof of a registered Sango Coin wallet for investment.
Application Form — Completed and signed official citizenship by investment application form.
Tax System
System: territorial
CAR operates a territorial tax system. Residents are taxed on income sourced within CAR. Foreign-sourced income is generally not taxed unless remitted to CAR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sango Coin investment refundable?
The $60,000 Sango Coin investment is locked for 5 years and then returned to the applicant.
Are there any hidden fees for Sango Coin citizenship?
Beyond the $60,000 Sango Coin investment, there are application and processing fees, typically a few thousand USD.
Can family members be included in the Sango Coin application?
Yes, family members can be included, but additional Sango Coin investment may be required per dependent.