Central African Republic Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

Central African RepublicThis country’s passport is ranked No. 159 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score58

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
202046150
202150157
202261157
202362158
202461154
202560152
202658159
Population
5,698,984(2026 est.)
Official language
Sango, French
Government type
Semi-presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
Bangui
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Area
622,984 km²
Phone code
+236

Central African Republic: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
137th out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingFrench
23rd out of 29 countries
Form-of-Government RankingSemi-Presidential Republic
13th out of 16 countries
Currency RankingCentral African CFA Franc
3rd out of 6 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
144th out of 159 countries
African Union RankingAfrican Union Countries
39th out of 54 countries
G77 RankingG77 Countries
104th out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USARequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

United KingdomRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

CanadaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

Schengen AreaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

About Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is a landlocked nation situated in the heart of Africa. It shares borders with Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and Cameroon. The country features vast savannas, dense tropical forests, and the Ubangi River system. Its central position has historically made it a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange.

Life in the Central African Republic revolves around small communities and agricultural cycles. Markets in cities such as Bangui serve as vibrant hubs for trade and social interaction. Traditional music and dance remain vital expressions of cultural identity across diverse ethnic groups. The daily pace is generally unhurried, shaped by limited infrastructure and strong communal bonds.

The Central African Republic has experienced prolonged instability, affecting its regional relationships and development. It is a member of the African Union and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community. French is widely used in government and education, while Sango serves as a national lingua franca. The country's strategic location in the continent’s interior influences its diplomatic and economic ties.