Current travel advisories for Central African Republic
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
It is not safe to travel Central African Republic.
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Current situation : 5 / 5
Central African Republic is a country in Africa (Middle Africa) with around 5 million citizens and a land mass of 622,984 km². We detected travel advisories from 7 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.6 / 5
Central African Republic shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.6 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Sudan (4.7), Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.7), Chad (3.7), Cameroon with (3.2) and Republic of the Congo with (2.7 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/central-african-republic
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Do not travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to the unstable security situation, activities of armed rebel groups and the high level of violent crime (level 4 of 4).
New Zealanders currently in CAR are advised to depart as soon as it is safe to do so.
New Zealanders who remain in CAR against our advice should avoid any unnecessary travel, keep a low profile, maintain a high degree of personal security awareness and take all possible security precautions to protect their safety. We recommend ensuring you have adequate stocks of essential supplies on hand, and monitor media reports and local information sources closely to keep up to date on the security situation.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
Australian government
Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/central-african-republic
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
We’ve reviewed our advice for Central African Republic (CAR) and continue to advise do not travel due to the dangerous security situation and the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and violent crime. Outbreaks of intercommunal violence and armed conflict can happen without warning throughout the country, including in Bangui. If, despite our advice, you decide to travel to the CAR, take the necessary precautions to ensure your safety.
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to the Central African Republic due to the dangerous security situation and the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and violent crime.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Do not travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
Country Summary: Although there have been no specific incidents of violence or threats targeting U.S. citizens, civil unrest, demonstrations, and election-related violence (including renewed outbreaks of armed conflict) may occur throughout the country, including the capital of Bangui.
Violent crime, such as armed robbery, aggravated battery, and homicide, is common.
Armed groups control large areas of the country and they regularly kidnap, injure, and/or kill civilians. In the event of unrest, airport, land border, and road closures may occur with little or no notice.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Central African Republic; U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside the Embassy compound. Family members cannot accompany U.S. government employees who work in the Central African Republic.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to CAR.
Danger level: 5
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German government
Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/zentralafrikanischerepubliksicherheit/226450
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Zentralafrikanische Republik: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Reisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.
Danger level: 5
Travel Warning.
Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/central-african-republic
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid all travel.
Danger level: 5
Avoid all travel.
Cypriot government
Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid travel completely
Danger level: 5
Avoid travel completely.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 5 million
- Covering landmass
- 622,984 km²
- Electricity
- 220V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Franc (XAF)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- CF
- Phone prefix
- +236
- Top Level Domain
- .cf
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Central African Republic (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Central African Republic.
Is Central African Republic safe to travel in 2020?
We got distinct notes that traveling Central African Republic isn't safe right now. The risk index is at 5 out of 5 possible points. We advise against travel.
How many countries have issued advisories for Central African Republic?
We currently know of 7 countries having issued advisories for Central African Republic.
What countries does Central African Republic share land borders with?
Central African Republic shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.6 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Sudan (4.7), Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.7), Chad (3.7), Cameroon with (3.2) and Republic of the Congo with (2.7 of 5). See danger map of the region.