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Costa Rica passport to Central African Republic
Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Central African Republic, 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
- Central African Republic lets 15 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is not one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “Visa required” at 28 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Central African Republic passports get “Visa required” in Costa Rica.
Nearby passports travelling to Central African Republic
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 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
Costa RicaCentral African Republic- Typical duration
- 14.2 hours
- From
- SJO · LIR · FON
- To
- BGF · BBT
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.
Costa Rica
Country profile
Capital
San José
Population
5.3 million
Area
51,100 km²
Currency
Costa Rican colón CRC
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
628,404 · 2024
Migrant share
12.2%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White or Mestizo83.6%
- Mulatto6.7%
- none2.9%
- Indigenous2.4%
- unspecified2.2%
- Black or African descent1.1%
- Other1.1%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+236
Airports
BGF · BBT
Highlights
- Manovo-Gounda St Floris
- Bangui Cathedral
Costa Rica · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Central African Republic?
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 Central African Republic immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Central African Republic typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Central African Republic mission.
What about a Central African Republic passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.