Visa Requirements
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Central African Republic?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Niger citizens travelling to Central African Republic
Citizens of a small number of African nations may enter without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Nationals of certain neighbouring countries may use a valid national identity card in lieu of a passport.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Niger passport holders can enter Central African Republic for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Central African Republic entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for Nigerien citizens visiting Central African Republic
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Nigerien citizens enter Central African Republic
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 90 days or fewer. Beyond that, Central African Republic needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Questions
What Nigerien citizens ask about entering Central African Republic
No. Nigerien citizens can enter Central African Republic without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Up to 90 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Central African Republic uses XAF. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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