Central African Republic Visa Requirements
For 🇨🇦 Canada passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Malaria prophylaxis, Meningitis, Rabies
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
The Central African Republic has been in civil conflict since 2012. Armed groups control large areas outside Bangui. Violence, kidnapping, and attacks on civilians are common. The UN has a peacekeeping mission but cannot ensure safety. Most governments advise against all travel. This is one of the world's most dangerous countries.
Money & Costs
Currency
CFA Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $60 · Mid: $120 · Luxury: $250+
Tipping
Not applicable as tourism does not exist.
Practical Info
Power
Type C, E, 220V 50Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
No reliable emergency services.
Getting There
Main Airports
Bangui (BGF)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
The dry season (November-March) would be best for wildlife viewing if travel were safe. The rainy season makes roads impassable. However, security, not weather, is the critical consideration making all travel inadvisable.
Cultural Notes
CAR has diverse ethnic groups with the Gbaya, Banda, and Mandjia being largest. Traditional music and dance are culturally important. The Pygmy (BaAka) people of the forests have unique musical traditions. Before the conflict, the country offered authentic encounters with forest peoples and remarkable wildlife.
Insider Tips
French and Sango are official languages. The Central African CFA franc is the currency. Normal tourism does not exist. The country has remarkable wildlife in Dzanga-Sangha but access is extremely dangerous. Only humanitarian operations with security support operate.