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Destination

Central African Republic

Africa · Bangui

Entry details

Visa required

  • Source's ruleVisa required
  • Passport validityValid on arrival

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

Safety advisory

Exercise a high degree of caution

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 26 °C
27
28
28
27
26
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
Rainfall⌀ 99 mm
4
6
47
90
106
139
163
176
193
179
67
15
Wind⌀ 3 м/с
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Daylight⌀ 12 h
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Tourism: 87K international tourists a year▼ −9% over 5 yearslow
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • All Saints Day

    November 1, 2026

    Sun · in 33d

  • National Day

    December 1, 2026

    Tue · in 63d

  • Christmas Day

    December 25, 2026

    Fri · in 87d

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Barthelemy Boganda Day

    March 29, 2027

    Mon · in 181d

  • Easter Monday

    March 29, 2027

    Mon · in 181d

  • Labour Day

    May 1, 2027

    Sat · in 214d

  • Ascension Day

    May 6, 2027

    Thu · in 219d

UNESCO sites

2

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Parkin danger
    1988Natural
    Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park©

    Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park is a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Central African Republic prefecture Bamingui-Bangoran, near the Chad border. It was inscribed to the list of World Heritage Sites in 1988 as a result of the diversity of life present within it.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Sangha Trinational
    2012Natural
    Sangha Trinational©

    Sangha Trinational is a forest divided between the nations of Central African Republic, Cameroon and Republic of the Congo. It was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012 because of its outstanding biodiversity and unique biological communities. The site includes 3 contiguous national parks within the humid tropical forests of Central Africa: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in Congo, Lobéké National Park in Cameroon, and Dzanga-Ndoki National Park in Central African Republic. The large size of the site and the relatively limited amount of deforestation within the three parks has allowed populations of vulnerable species such as African forest elephants, gorillas, sitatunga, and chimpanzees to thrive. In addition, populations of critically endangered plant species such as Mukulungu are protected within the site's borders.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow feverCDC recommends vaccinationcertificate for everyone
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap watersafely managed water: 6%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BMeningococcalTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited14%
Mobile datapricey$10.9/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
+49%pricier than home
Food
Healthy dietFCFA 1,134/day≈ ₼3.35/day
RiceFCFA 1,093/kg≈ ₼3.32/kg
Palm oilFCFA 992/L≈ ₼3.01/L
MaizeFCFA 263/kg≈ ₼0.8/kg
BeansFCFA 515/kg≈ ₼1.57/kg
CassavaFCFA 176/kg≈ ₼0.53/kg

Frequently asked questions

Central African Republic: do Azerbaijan citizens need a visa?

Yes, Azerbaijan citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Azerbaijan citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

About the country

Capital
Bangui
Continent
Africa
Population
4,666,377
Area
622,984 km²
Currency
Franc · XAF
▲ 2.5%1 AZN = 338.8 XAF
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
17:12UTC+1

−3h vs. your time

Sockets
CE

220 V · 50 Hz

Calling code
+236
Languages
French, Sango, Lingala, Kongo