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Central African Republic passport to Côte d'Ivoire

Yes — Central African Republic passport holders can visit Côte d'Ivoire without a visa for up to 90 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Côte d'Ivoire lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Central African Republic is one of them.
  • Central African Republic passports get “Visa free” at 21 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Côte d'Ivoire passports also enter Central African Republic without a prior visa.

Nearby passports travelling to Côte d'Ivoire

Open to Central African Republic passports near Côte d'Ivoire

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Document requirementsPhoto checkerPhoto cropperPolicy

Flight corridor

Connection likely

Central African RepublicCentral African RepublicCôte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire
Typical duration
5.7 hours
From
BGF · BBT
To
ABJ · ASK · BYK

Usual hubs

  • CameroonCameroon · 5.8 hours
  • MoroccoMorocco · 11.6 hours
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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.

Côte d'Ivoire

Country profile

Capital

Yamoussoukro

Population

29.4 million

Area

322,460 km²

Currency

West African CFA franc XOF

Languages

French

Time zone

UTC+00:00

Foreign-born

2.9 million · 2024

Migrant share

9%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Akan38%
  • Voltaique or Gur22%
  • Northern Mande22%
  • Kru9.1%
  • Southern Mande8.6%
  • other0.3%

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

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+225

Airports

ABJ · ASK · BYK · HGO

Highlights

  • Grand-Bassam
  • Taï National Park
  • Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

Central African Republic · Visa free

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FAQ

Does a Central African Republic passport need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Côte d'Ivoire typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Côte d'Ivoire mission.

What about a Côte d'Ivoire passport entering Central African Republic?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

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