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Central African Republic
- Bangui
- Africa
- French
At a glance
Central African Republic: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Bangui
- Population
- 5,152,421
- Area
- 622,984 km² · 240,535 sq mi
- Languages
- French, Sango
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00, Africa/Bangui
- Calling code
- +236
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .cf
- Landlocked
- Yes
More facts
- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Chad
Sudan
Cameroon
Congo - Brazzaville
South Sudan
Congo - KinshasaRead more
Entry requirements
Central African Republic visa requirements
Central African Republic entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 13 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 1 apply online before they travel and 183 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for Central African RepublicFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free13 passports
e-Visa1 passport
Visa required183 passports
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Safety
Central African Republic safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 4 of 4Do Not Travel
Due to crime, civil unrest, and armed conflict
US State Dept, updated June 25, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Central African Republic: frequently asked questions
- Central African Republic visa: do I need one?
- Central African Republic entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 13 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 1 apply online before they travel and 183 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Central African Republic: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Central African Republic at level 4 of 4. Do Not Travel: Due to crime, civil unrest, and armed conflict.
- Central African Republic: what currency is used?
- Currency in Central African Republic: Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
- Central African Republic: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Central African Republic: French, Sango.
- Central African Republic: what is the capital?
- The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
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