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Central African Republic passport to Austria
Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Austria, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Austria lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Central African Republic is not one of them.
- Central African Republic passports get “Visa required” at 100 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Austria passports get “Visa required” in Central African Republic.
Nearby passports travelling to Austria
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Central African RepublicAustria- Typical duration
- 6.4 hours
- From
- BGF · BBT
- To
- VIE · SZG · GRZ
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Central African Republic
Country profile
Capital
Bangui
Population
6.5 million
Area
622,984 km²
Currency
Central African CFA franc XAF
Languages
French, Sango
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
94,556 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2003
- Baya28.8%
- Banda22.9%
- Mandjia9.9%
- Sara7.9%
- M'Baka-Bantu7.9%
- Arab-Fulani6%
- Other16.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Austria
Country profile
Capital
Vienna
Population
9.2 million
Area
83,858 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Austro-Bavarian German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
25.5%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Austrian80.8%
- other10%
- German2.6%
- Bosnian and Herzegovinian1.9%
- Turkish1.8%
- Serbian1.6%
- Other1.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+43
Airports
VIE · SZG · GRZ · LNZ
Highlights
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Salzburg Altstadt
- Hallstatt
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
Central African Republic · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Central African Republic passport need a visa for Austria?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Austria immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Austria typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Austria mission.
What about a Austria passport entering Central African Republic?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Austria as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination.