Republic of the Congo
Central African Republic
Central African Republic visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo can visit the Central African Republic without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to the Republic of the Congo
Central African RepublicRepublic of the Congo Visa-free, 90 days Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Travel advice for the Central African Republic
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo planning a trip to the Central African Republic can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Central African Republic at Level 4, do not travel (updated 14 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Central African Republic (updated 28 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for the Central African Republic (updated 22 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in the Central African Republic
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in the Central African Republic for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Central African Republic.
The Central African Republic’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Chad, DR Congo and Cameroon admit citizens of the Republic of the Congo visa-free. Sudan requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Central African Republic travelling to the Republic of the Congo
Citizens of the Central African Republic do not need a visa for the Republic of the Congo: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo can visit the Central African Republic without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Republic of the Congo stay in the Central African Republic?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in the Central African Republic for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Citizens of the Central African Republic do not need a visa for the Republic of the Congo: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter the Central African Republic visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Republic of the Congo can enter the Central African Republic without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.