Central African Republic Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy

2022-10-04 16:19:01

Central African Republic is located in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a developing country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Central African Republic is Do Not Travel. Check Central African Republic Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.

Travel advice and advisories

Published 05.05.2022
1. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival.
2. Passengers and airline crew are subject to medical screening.

Travel Advisory By USA

Tue, 04 Oct 2022

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.

Do not travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping.

Country Summary: Although there have been no specific incidents of violence or threats targeting U.S. citizens, civil unrest, demonstrations, and election-related violence (including renewed outbreaks of armed conflict) may occur throughout the country, including the capital of Bangui.

Violent crime, such as armed robbery, aggravated battery, and homicide, is common.

Armed groups control large areas of the country and they regularly kidnap, injure, and/or kill civilians. In the event of unrest, airport, land border, and road closures may occur with little or no notice.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Central African Republic; U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside the Embassy compound. Family members cannot accompany U.S. government employees who work in the Central African Republic.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to CAR.

If you decide to travel to Central African Republic (CAR):

Read the Department of State's COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, and read the U.S. Embassy's web page regarding COVID-19.
Enroll your trip in the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.
Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.
Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs, if you are unable to return as planned to the United States. Find a suggested list of such documents here.
Be sure to appoint one family member to serve as the point of contact with hostage-takers, media, U.S. and host country government agencies, and Members of Congress, if you are taken hostage or detained.
Establish a proof of life protocol with your loved ones, so that if you are taken hostage, your loved ones can know specific questions (and answers) to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive (and to rule out a hoax).
Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.
Erase any sensitive photos, comments, or other materials from your social media pages, cameras, laptops, and other electronic devices that could be considered controversial or provocative by local groups.
Leave your expensive/sentimental belongings behind.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Country Security Report for Central African Republic (CAR).
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Central African Republic

Visa required

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eVisa

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Visa on arrival

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Visa Requirements for Central African Republic Citizens

References

U.S Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
Systematic dataset of Covid-19 policy, from Oxford University
International Air Transport Association (IATA)