Do I need a visa to the Central African Republic?
Entry requirements for all 198 nationalities · data updated February 2026
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Central African Republic lets citizens of 14 countries visit without a visa, and grants visas on arrival to 1. Citizens of 183 countries need a full visa arranged in advance.
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No visa required — 14 nationalities
| Passport | Allowed stay | |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Burkina Faso | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Burundi | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Cameroon | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Chad | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Congo | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Equatorial Guinea | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Gabon | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Israel | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Ivory Coast | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Liberia | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Niger | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Rwanda | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Senegal | 90 days | Full answer → |
Visa on arrival — 1 nationality
| Passport | Allowed stay | |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | — | Full answer → |
Visa required — 183 nationalities
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