Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

Japan passport to Central African Republic

Japan 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 — Japan is not one of them.
  • Japan passports get “Visa required” at 15 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Central African Republic passports get “Visa required” in Japan.

Nearby passports travelling to Central African Republic

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Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

Connection likely

JapanJapanCentral African RepublicCentral African Republic
Typical duration
17.8 hours
From
NRT · KIX · HND
To
BGF · BBT

Usual hubs

  • FranceFrance · 20.7 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.

Japan

Country profile

Capital

Tokyo

Population

123.3 million

Area

377,835 km²

Currency

Japanese yen JPY

Languages

Japanese

Time zone

UTC+09:00

Foreign-born

3.4 million · 2024

Migrant share

2.8%

Ethnic groups · 2022

  • Japanese97.5%
  • other1.2%
  • Chinese0.6%
  • Vietnam0.4%
  • South Korean0.3%

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.

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

—

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

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FAQ

Does a Japan 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 Japan?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

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