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United States passport to Central African Republic
United States 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 — United States is not one of them.
- United States passports get “Visa required” at 18 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Central African Republic passports get “Visa required” in United States.
Nearby passports travelling to Central African Republic
Open to United States 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
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
United StatesCentral African Republic- Typical duration
- 14.7 hours
- From
- JFK · MIA · LAX
- To
- BGF · BBT
Usual hubs
France · 16 hours
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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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
—
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
United States · Visa required
FAQ
Does a United States 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 United States?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.