Visa Requirements
Do American citizens need a visa for Central African Republic?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for United States citizens travelling to Central African Republic
Most nationalities must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic. Applications are submitted through a Central African Republic diplomatic mission or, where none exists, through a French diplomatic mission. Visas are available for stays of 30, 60, or 90 days, or one year, depending on the purpose of travel.
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.
Embassy Application Only
Central African Republic does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Central African Republic embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
United States government travel advice for Central African Republic →
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At a glance
Key facts for American citizens visiting Central African Republic
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How American 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.
Book an appointment at a Central African Republic embassy or consulate. There is no online pathway for this route, so the appointment is the application.
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 American citizens ask about entering Central African Republic
Yes. American citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Central African Republic. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
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.
Safety is a judgement your own government makes, not Yoogo. This page links the official travel advice for your passport; read it before booking, because advice can change faster than entry rules.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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