Central African visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Central African Republic for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Central African Republic for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Central African Republic e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Central African Republic visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Central African Republic tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Central African Republic.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Central African Republic.
If you are looking for Central African Republic visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Central African Republic nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Central African Republic in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- New York: The Consulate of Central African Republic in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 56 minutes)
Central African Republic visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Central African Republic diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Central African Republic from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,498 | N/A |
| 2009 | 7,703 | 71.25% |
| 2010 | 7,909 | 2.67% |
| 2011 | 9,614 | 21.56% |
| 2012 | 10,408 | 8.26% |
| 2013 | 12,275 | 17.94% |
| 2014 | 14,068 | 14.61% |
| 2015 | 17,714 | 25.92% |
| 2016 | 12,054 | -31.95% |
| 2017 | 15,729 | 30.49% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Central African Republic & United States comparison
Central African Republic's area is approximately 622,980 km2 (240,533 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 14.68 times bigger than Central African Republic.
As of October 2025, Central African Republic's population is ~5.3 million people - 335,507,613 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Central African Republic & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Central African Republic | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,259,616 | 340,767,229 | 335.5 million fewer people live in Central African Republic than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 1 | 273 | Central African Republic has 272 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 21 | 134 | Central African Republic passport holders visit 113 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 13 | 1147 | Central African hosts 1134 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Central African Republic in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Central African Republic in 2017 was approximately 15,729.
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