Travel Information

Dominica citizens travelling to Central African Republic

Citizens of Dominica that are travelling to Central African Republic need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Central African Republic

low humidity
🚨 some unsafe neighbourhoods
🐌 Below average wifi
⛅ warm weather
and commercial centre
trade
administrative

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Telecel

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

We currently don't have information on ride-sharing services. Local taxis may be the best option. Check with local authorities upon landing.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is XAF.

1 XOF = 1.005228 XAF

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $1.57 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

If you choose to travel to the Central African Republic despite our advice, note it now has confirmed cases of COVID-19. You’ll be required to self-isolate for 14 days if you arrive there from a country with local transmission of COVID-19. We haven't changed our level of advice: Do not travel to the Central African Republic due to the dangerous security situation, activities of armed groups and high levels of serious crime.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Central African Republic. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (1.00 / 5)
Safety (1.50 / 5)
Cost of Living (3.74 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$150.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$1.57 USD

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Popular Cities in Central African Republic

Bangui

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