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Rwanda passport to Central African Republic

Yes — Rwanda passport holders can visit Central African Republic without a visa for up to 90 days.

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 — Rwanda is one of them.
  • Rwanda passports get “Visa free” at 29 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Central African Republic passports also enter Rwanda without a prior visa.

Nearby passports travelling to Central African Republic

Open to Rwanda passports near Central African Republic

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

RwandaRwandaCentral African RepublicCentral African Republic
Typical duration
2.3 hours
From
KGL · KME · GYI
To
BGF · BBT
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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.

Rwanda

Country profile

Capital

Kigali

Population

14.1 million

Area

26,338 km²

Currency

Rwandan franc RWF

Languages

English, French, Kinyarwanda

Time zone

UTC+02:00

Foreign-born

513,316 · 2024

Migrant share

3.6%

Ethnic groups

Hutu, Tutsi, Twa

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 Rwanda passport need a visa for Central African Republic?

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?

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 Rwanda?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

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