Central African Republic: main airports
The Central African Republic has a single international airport: Bangui Airport, the capital.
Central African Republic: recommended activities
Central African Republic: visa and entry requirements
A visa is required for almost all nationalities, to be requested in advance from an embassy: stays of 30, 60, 90 days or one year are available depending on the request. Always check the current status with the relevant embassy, given the country's context.
Central African Republic: safety
Most Western governments advise against any travel to the Central African Republic, classified at Level 4 ('do not travel'), due to the risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines and terrorism. Armed groups operate in various areas of the country, including Bangui and outlying residential areas. Consular support for foreigners is very limited. This is not a tourist page in the ordinary sense: those transiting through this airport almost always do so for diplomatic, humanitarian or professional reasons, and should refer directly to their own organization, not to generic tourist information.
Central African Republic: health situation
A yellow fever certificate is required for entry into the country. Healthcare facilities are extremely limited, without an adequate level of care even for routine procedures: even a minor health issue may require medical evacuation at one's own expense. Antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended throughout the territory. Anyone needing to travel there for professional reasons should arrange a medical evacuation plan in advance with their organization.
Central African Republic: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate. Cash is essential in almost all situations. Travel, even within Bangui, should be arranged through trusted contacts (one's own organization) rather than relying on generic public transport.
