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Central African Republic visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 15 can travel to the Central African Republic without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 183 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit the Central African Republic: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa required –
United Kingdom Visa required –
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa required –
Australia Visa required –
China Visa required –
Germany Visa required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 0/46
Asia 2/50
Africa 13/53
North America 0/23
South America 0/12
Oceania 0/14

Passports that can enter the Central African Republic visa-free

14 passports

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

1 passports

Passports that need a visa for the Central African Republic

183 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit the Central African Republic?

It depends on your passport. 14 passports can enter the Central African Republic visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 183 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter the Central African Republic without a visa?

14 passports can enter the Central African Republic visa-free, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Israel and others.

Holding a Central African Republic passport? See where the Central African Republic passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the Central African Republic before you book.