Destination guide

Central African Republic visa requirements

For New Zealand passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa required

For holders of a passport from

Do I need a visa to visit Central African Republic with a New Zealand passport?

Visa required

Key entry notes

  • The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to the Central African Republic due to the unstable security situation, activities of armed rebel groups and the high level of violent crime.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Middle Africa
Capital
Bangui
Languages
French, Sango
Currency
XAF
Time zones
UTC+01:00
Area
622,984 km2
Population
4,900,000
Gini index
56.3