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Central African Republic Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)

12 of 207 passports can enter the Central African Republic without arranging a visa in advance: 11 visa-free and 1 with a visa on arrival. 195 need a visa before travel.

  • Visa-free 11
  • On arrival 1
  • Visa 195
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No visa in advance

12 of 207

Visa-free, ETA or on arrival

Visa-free

11

E-visa online

0

Visa required

195

Passports that can visit the Central African Republic visa-free

11 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.

Cameroon90 daysChad90 daysEquatorial Guinea90 daysGabon90 daysIsrael90 daysIsraeli Travel Document (Teudat Ma'avar)90 daysIvory Coast90 daysLiberia90 daysRepublic of the Congo90 daysRwanda90 daysSenegal90 days

Passports that get a visa on arrival in the Central African Republic

1 passports. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.

United Arab Emirates90 days

Passports that need a visa for the Central African Republic

195 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.

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Central African Republic visa: common questions

Do US passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Yes. US passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

Do UK passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Yes. UK passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

Do Canada passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Yes. Canada passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Yes. Australia passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

Do India passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Yes. India passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

How long can you stay in the Central African Republic without a visa?

Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 90 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.

How many passports need a visa for the Central African Republic?

195 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 0 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.

Visa requirements for every destination

Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with the Central African Republic's official site before you book and again before you fly.