Central African Republic Travel

Central African Republic Travel - As the name implies, Central African Republic lies in the tropical zone of Central Africa. CAR is landlocked and bordered by Chad in the north, Sudan in the east, Zaire and Congo in the south and by Cameroon in the west. Despite a reputation and history of political brutality, this country has magnificent forests, waterfalls and national parks that teem with wildlife.

Central African Republic Travel Facts

Formerly: French Equatorial Africa
Capital: Bangui
Area: 622,984 km2
Population: 4,303,356
Language: French and tribal languages
Currency: CFA Franc
Electricity: 220V/50Hz Plugs - 2 round pins

Central African Republic Map

Getting To Central African Republic

Air France operates from Paris to Bangui, CAR.

Afriqiyah Airways operates from many European cities to Bangui, CAR via Tripoli.

Central African Republic Travel Health

Vaccinations/boosters are strongly recommended for:

Prophylactic precautions are strongly recommended for:

Malaria

Other health hazards:

All hepatitis strains are endemic.
Bilharzia is present in fresh water.
Outbreaks of Meningitis may occur.
Food and drink contamination.

Central African Republic Visa

Central African Republic visa and passport information includes all application instructions and visa application form downloads.

Visa and Passport Requirements For US & UK Citizens

Submit your Passport, must be valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
2 Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed
2 recent passport-type photographs - scanned photos will be rejected
Copy of round trip airline tickets, or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
Booking confirmation accepted in place of air tickets as long as it shows onward/return travel.
Copy/Original hotel confirmation
Invitation to CAR is advisable but not compulsory
Consular Fee: $150.00 per tourist visa
Consular Fee: £42.00 per tourist visa

Note, UK and other nationalities must apply for a CAR tourist visa via their nearest French Embassy. The required application forms are as for a short-stay Schengen Visa.

Application Forms