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Central African Rep. passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Central African Rep. passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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20Visa-free
44eVisa
28Visa on arrival
106Visa required

Central African Rep. passport at a glance

With a Central African Rep. passport you can enter 20 destinations visa-free and 28 with a visa on arrival, so 48 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 44 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 106 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

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Do Central African Rep. passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Central African Rep. passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Central African Rep. passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa11141612
Asia391821
Europe00243
North America41513
Oceania1328
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Central African Rep. passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

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Visa-free 20
eVisa 44
Visa on arrival 28
Visa required 106

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Central African Rep. passport holders visit without a visa?

Central African Rep. passport holders can visit 20 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Barbados and others. Adding the 28 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 48 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Central African Rep. passport holders?

28 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Central African Rep. passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Central African Rep. passport holders travel with an eVisa?

44 destinations let Central African Rep. passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Central African Rep. passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Central African Rep. passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Central African Rep. passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Central African Rep. passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Central African Rep. passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Central African Rep. passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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