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Central African Republic: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa.

Central African Republic · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Exchange rateFCFA 585.95per 1 $XAF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May (‘Health page’).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
  • health risks
  • terrorism
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Do not travel to Central African Republic due to risk of unrest , crime , kidnapping , landmines , health , and terrorism . The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Central African Republic. U.S. government employees working in the Central African Republic must get special authorization to travel outside of Bangui.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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