Central African Republic
Entry requirements
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Central African Republic set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Central African Republic Embassy in Paris (in French).
COVID-19 rules
There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering the Central African Republic.
Passport validity requirements
To enter the Central African Republic, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to visit the Central African Republic.
Applying for a visa
Apply for a visa through the Central African Republic Embassy in Paris (in French).
Vaccine requirements
To pass border control in the Central African Republic, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination.
For more details about health entry requirements and recommended vaccinations for the Central African Republic, see TravelHealthPro’s Central African Republic guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Central African Republic. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
There is an export tax on cultural artefacts.