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Central African Republic

Everything to have & know before you land in Central African Republic.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 565 XAF
Local time —
French, Sango
Dial +236
Drives right
Plug C, E · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around August.

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Visa RequiredRequired📄 Entry & DocsAll foreign visitors must obtain a visa before entering Central African RepublicSource · Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Passport ValidityRequired📄 Entry & DocsPassport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond planned stay
Yellow Fever VaccinationRequired💉 HealthMandatory vaccination for entry and protection against endemic diseaseSource · WHO International Travel Guidelines
Water SafetyRequired💉 HealthOnly drink bottled or thoroughly boiled water
Travel Health InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthCritical due to limited medical infrastructure in country
Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Central African Republic

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Level 4

Do not travel

Do not travel to Central African Republic due to risk of unrest , crime , kidnapping , landmines , health , and terrorism . The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Central African Republic. U.S. government employees working in the Central African Republic must get special authorization to travel outside of Bangui. They are required to travel in

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.